The Winter Olympic Games are among the most followed sporting events in the world. Every four years, thousands of athletes gather to compete in winter sports such as skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, or bobsleigh.

But where exactly are they held?

📍 Host cities of the Winter Olympics

Each edition of the Winter Olympic Games takes place in a different city, chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Since the first edition in 1924 in Chamonix, France, several major destinations have hosted the event, such as:

  • Lake Placid (USA) in 1932 and 1980,

  • Innsbruck (Austria) in 1964 and 1976,

  • Albertville (France) in 1992,

  • Turin (Italy) in 2006,

  • Pyeongchang (South Korea) in 2018,

  • Beijing (China) in 2022.

🏔️ Upcoming editions

  • Milan – Cortina d’Ampezzo (Italy) in 2026

  • Salt Lake City (USA) in 2034 (leading candidate)

🌴 Olympic spirit in Djerba

Although the Winter Olympic Games take place in snowy destinations, the Olympic spirit also inspires sunny places like Djerba. The Olympic Djerba Hotel welcomes its guests with comfort, hospitality, and a sporting atmosphere, even far from the mountains.

✅ Conclusion

 

The Winter Olympic Games are never held in the same place: they change countries every edition. The next big event will be in Italy in 2026.