Curator’s statement
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy, specifically in the northern cities of Italy - Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. There will be multiple venues that include Milan, Cotina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, and Verona. The Winter Olympics for 2030 will be help in the French Alps, France, the 2034 Winter Olympics will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2038 Winter Olympics and 2042 Winter Olympics are yet to be determined. This is a general guide to attending the Winter Olympics, with a focus on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
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When is the 2026 Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics will be held February 6–22, 2026
Where to stay for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
To attend the 2026 Winter Olympics, you should choose by the events you want to see, and then the base, choosing the events will dictate your base of choice:
Milan – Ice hockey, figure skating, opening ceremonies
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Alphine skiing, curling, biathlon, bobsleigh (note due to budget constraints, the bobsleigh events may be moved out of Italy in potentially held in Austria or Switzerland)
Bormio and Livigno — Skiing, snowboarding
Predazzo – Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping
Tesero – Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined
Verona – Closing ceremony (Arena di Verona)
Recommendation for where to stay for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Choose either Milan or Cortina as a base, and do day trips to nearby venues, unless you are tied to seeing specific events in the cities.
When should I start planning for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Planning for an Olympics takes a bit of planning. Rates for hotels won't be released until 12 months out. If you are considering attending the Winter Olympics, I would start planning 9–12 months out and solidify at the latest six months out.
Where do I purchase options for the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A travel advisor can advise on this. You should look for or have your travel advisor provide options for official providers. These providers will be able to provide packaged options to include accommodation, hospitality and tickets. You can certainly do it yourself, but a travel advisor would be able to assist in helping you navigate foreign travel.
Places to eat & drink in Milan
Cracco - Michelin-starred modern Italian cuisine
Il Luogo di Amo e Nadia - Two-Michelin-starred restaurant for contemporary takes on traditional Italian dishes
Langosteria 10 - Chic seafood restaurant
Trattoria Trippa - Authentica Milanese cuisine
Need to know
Plan your base around which events you want to see. If you don't have an event choice, choose Milan as your base. Extend your stay to warmer climates on the Almalfi coast, Scicily, Naples.
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