{"id":47054,"date":"2025-12-12T13:33:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=47054"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:35:39","slug":"winter-olympics-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/winter-olympics-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to the Winter Olympics in Italy 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milano Cortina 2026: Where to go, what to see &amp; where to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a special kind of buzz in the air when a country gets ready to host the Winter Games and Italy is gearing up for something big. From February 6-22, 2026, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Winter Olympics Italy<\/a><\/strong> edition brings the world to two iconic locations: Milan, Italy\u2019s fashion-forward metropolis, and Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, the queen of the Dolomites. Together, they\u2019ll host Milano Cortina 2026, the first Winter Olympics ever shared between two cities so far apart: around 400 km of landscapes, culture, and pure winter magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"Winter olympics Italy: Bobsleigh team in blue suits pushing off on an icy track during a winter race\n\" class=\"wp-image-47100 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-1536x1227.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-2048x1637.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-1440x1151.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-1200x959.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-10-600x479.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/818;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ready, set, slide! Bobsleigh teams will be flying down the tracks at the winter Olympics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><sub>If you\u2019re planning your trip and want to check out the Winter Olympics schedule this guide has your back, MEININGER style<\/sub><\/p><cite>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 \u2744\ufe0f \ud83c\udfbf<br><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50 Why Milano Cortina 2026 is different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot is happening behind the scenes to make this edition stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two host cities = double the Olympic buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Milan<\/strong> will host the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\/ceremonies\/the-olympic-opening-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Opening Ceremony at San Siro<\/a><\/strong>, figure skating, short-track, ice hockey, and speed skating. Meanwhile, <strong>Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo<\/strong> brings the charm of the Dolomites with women\u2019s alpine skiing plus bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in <strong>Valtellina<\/strong>, <strong>Trentino<\/strong>, <strong>Bormio<\/strong>, <strong>Livigno<\/strong>, <strong>Val di Fiemme<\/strong>, and <strong>Antholz<\/strong>, each hosting different Winter Olympics sports, and you get a multi-city adventure unlike any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Olympic sports + fresh formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 introduces:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfbf Ski mountaineering (its Olympic debut!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26f7\ufe0f Dual moguls in freestyle skiing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc65 Team alpine combined<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc5 New women\u2019s events like large hill ski jumping and luge doubles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udef7 Mixed relay skeleton and men\u2019s ski jumping super-team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Winter olympics Italy: Skier climbing up snowy mountain for ski mountaineering in the Italian Alps\n\" class=\"wp-image-47104 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-1440x961.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-13-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ski mountaineering is making its Olympic debut in Milano Cortina 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u267b\ufe0f Sustainability takes center stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>13 out of 14 venues are existing or temporary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olympic Villages transform into eco-friendly neighborhoods after the Games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewable energy, reusable structures, and food redistribution programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Winter Olympics schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want the highlights? Here\u2019s your cheat sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 4:<\/strong> Curling preliminaries kick off in Cortina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 6:<\/strong> Opening Ceremony at San Siro + celebrations in Cortina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 7-10:<\/strong> Alpine downhill, ski mountaineering sprint debut, freestyle qualifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 12:<\/strong> Ski mountaineering mixed relay debut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 19:<\/strong> Huge day: figure skating finals (women), skeleton mixed relay, men\u2019s large hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 22:<\/strong> Cross-country mass start + Closing Ceremony in Verona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Always double-check official times closer to the Games because they\u2019re subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Winter Olympics venues: where each sport happens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick, traveler-friendly breakdown of where to go and why you\u2019ll love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milan (Lombardy)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\/sports\/figure-skating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">figure skating<\/a><\/strong>, short-track, ice hockey, speed skating<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milan is one of the main Olympic hubs. It\u2019s also home to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/milan\/hotel-milan-garibaldi-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Hotel Milano Garibaldi<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/milan\/hotel-milan-lambrate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Hotel Milano Lambrate<\/a><\/strong>. Both are great options if you want to stay central, comfortable, and close to the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo (Veneto)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports: <\/strong>Women\u2019s alpine skiing, bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\/sports\/curling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">curling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the heart of the Dolomites, Cortina is all about mountain charm. Planning a visit? Base yourself at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/venice\/hotel-venice-mestre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Hotel Venezia Mestre<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s a smart, budget-friendly spot with easy connections to the Olympic buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Winter olympics Italy: Snowy village of Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo with alpine houses and mountain views\n\" class=\"wp-image-47092 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-4-600x450.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo\u2019s snowy slopes will host key Winter Olympics events in 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bormio (Valtellina)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports:<\/strong> Men\u2019s downhill, super-G, ski mountaineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel tip:<\/strong> It\u2019s around 200 km from Milan. Either stay in Milan and wake up early or book nearby accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livigno &amp; Val di Fiemme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports in Livigno:<\/strong> freestyle skiing + snowboarding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports in Val di Fiemme:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympics.com\/en\/milano-cortina-2026\/sports\/ski-jumping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ski jumping<\/a><\/strong>, Nordic combined, cross-country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Antholz \/ Anterselva (South Tyrol)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports:<\/strong> Biathlon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Ceremony:<\/strong> Nothing beats finishing your Olympic adventure inside a Roman amphitheater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"Winter olympics Italy: Historic Roman amphitheatre Arena di Verona with arches and stone walls\n\" class=\"wp-image-47096 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-2048x1137.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-1440x799.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-1200x666.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-olympics-italy-6-600x333.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/568;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Arena di Verona, a Roman-era amphitheatre, will host the Closing Ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfab How to get your Winter Olympics tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying tickets is simpler than it seems. Here\u2019s what to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Only available through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.milanocortina2026.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official Milano Cortina site<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration opens February 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices start around \u20ac50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4 tickets for ceremonies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 tickets per sport session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max 25 tickets total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High-demand events (figure skating, alpine skiing) will sell out quickly\u2014Cortina spectator caps make tickets even more competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude86 Getting around Italy during the Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy is easy to navigate, but distances between venues matter. Milan \u2194 Cortina = 400 km (about six hours by public transport). We recommend splitting your trip instead of commuting daily. Cortina restricts private vehicles \u2192 shuttle buses mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEININGER tip:<\/strong> Choose one main base depending on your sports wishlist and add a second city for finals or ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf3 Your Milano Cortina 2026 game plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfe8 Book accommodation early<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Choose your base wisely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude86 Use trains &amp; shuttles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f Combine sports with sightseeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 Summin\u2019 up\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Winter Olympics Italy \/ Milano Cortina 2026 Games aren\u2019t just about watching world-class athletes fly, glide, and sprint across snow and ice. They\u2019re about exploring some of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italia.it\/en\/italy\/italian-regions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Italy\u2019s most beautiful regions<\/a><\/strong>, from Milan\u2019s modern pulse to Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo\u2019s fairytale landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a backpacker chasing multiple events, a family planning a winter holiday, or a group heading to Italy for the sporting trip of a lifetime, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Hotels<\/a><\/strong> in Milan and Venezia Mestre are your perfect base for comfort, flexibility, and unbeatable connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to plan your Olympic adventure? Italy\u2019s winter wonderland is waiting. \u2744\ufe0f\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top related articles:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/sports-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports in Europe 2025-2026<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/venice-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venice on a budget: Explore the city for less<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/venice-carnival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unmasking\u2026 the Venice Carnival<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/public-transport-milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting around: Public transport in Milan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/accessible-travel-in-milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessible travel in Milan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><sub>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Where to stay: MEININGER Hotels = your Olympic home base<\/sub><\/p><cite><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/milan\/hotel-milan-lambrate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Milano Lambrate<\/a><\/strong><br><br><em>Perfect for ice sports fans<br>Easy metro access (M2)<br><br><strong>Address:<\/strong> Piazza Monte Titano 10, 20132 Milan, Italy<\/em><br><strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/en\/hotels\/milan\/hotel-milan-garibaldi-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MEININGER Milano Garibaldi<\/a><\/strong><br><br><em>Ideal if you want super-fast connections around Milan<br>Close to Sforza Castle, Porta Sempione &amp; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bar<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:108px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap wp-faq-schema-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Your guide to the Winter Olympics in Italy 2026: FAQs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What makes the Winter Olympics Italy 2026 unique?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is the first edition ever hosted by two cities located almost 400 km apart: Milan and Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo. This means you\u2019ll experience both a lively metropolitan vibe and stunning Alpine scenery in one Olympic trip. The Games also introduce new sports, reuse existing venues, and put sustainability at the heart of the event. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Which sports are happening in Milan and which in Cortina for Milano Cortina 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Milan hosts urban ice sports like figure skating, short-track, ice hockey, speed skating, and the Opening Ceremony at San Siro. Cortina hosts women\u2019s alpine skiing, bobsleigh, luge, skeleton, and curling. Other locations such as Bormio, Livigno, Val di Fiemme, and Antholz host downhill, freestyle, cross-country, biathlon, and more. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What new sports or events will debut at the Winter Olympics 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Milano Cortina features several additions: ski mountaineering, dual moguls, team alpine combined, women\u2019s large hill ski jumping, women\u2019s luge doubles, and mixed relay skeleton. If you\u2019re excited about the evolution of winter sports, 2026 is a must-see. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When does the Winter Olympics Italy 2026 take place?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Games run from February 6-22, 2026. Some preliminary competitions\u2014like curling\u2014start earlier, on February 4. Big dates include the Opening Ceremony (February 6), ski mountaineering debut events, figure skating finals (February 19), and the Closing Ceremony in Verona (February 22). <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How can I buy Winter Olympics tickets for Milano Cortina 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tickets will be sold exclusively through the official Milano Cortina 2026 website. Registration opens in February 2025. You can buy up to 4 tickets for ceremonies and up to 10 tickets per sport session. Prices start at around \u20ac50, but high-demand events\u2014like alpine skiing and figure skating\u2014will sell out fast. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I travel between Milan, Cortina, and other Winter Olympics venues?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Italy\u2019s trains and regional buses make traveling easy, but distances matter: Milan and Cortina are about 400 km apart (roughly 6 hours by public transport). Cortina also limits private cars, so shuttle buses are mandatory on event days. For the smoothest trip, we recommend choosing two bases depending on the events you\u2019re attending. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Where should I stay for the Winter Olympics Italy 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stay close to the venues you\u2019ll visit most. For ice sports and ceremonies, MEININGER Milano Lambrate and MEININGER Milano Garibaldi offer modern, budget-friendly rooms with fast metro connections. If you\u2019re heading toward Cortina or the Dolomites, MEININGER Venezia Mestre is a smart, well-connected base. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What sustainable initiatives are part of Milano Cortina 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Milano Cortina prioritizes sustainability through reused venues, temporary structures, renewable energy, food redistribution, and eco-conscious Olympic Villages that become local housing after the Games. Sustainability matters to us, too\u2014MEININGER Hotels follow long-term, responsible practices, making your stay both comfortable and conscious. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What should I include in my Winter Olympics Italy travel plan?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Book accommodation early, secure your tickets as soon as registration opens, choose one or two home bases, and rely on trains or shuttles. Make time for cultural stops like Milan\u2019s Duomo or Venice\u2019s canals, and always double-check the official competition schedule before events. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Is Milano Cortina 2026 a good trip for families, groups, or budget travelers?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Absolutely. 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