There is exactly one year left until the event that will unite the top of world sport with the queens of class and fashion. The XXV Winter Olympic Games, also known as Milan-Cortina 2026, will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, cities jointly hosting the event.
The 2026 Winter Olympics promise to be the coolest ever, between the Capital of Fashion and the Queen of the Dolomites.
While waiting for you to win a front row seat to follow the races, Olympia Waters takes you to discover why these two cities are so special and what the most interesting news of 2025 are.
COSMOPOLITAN AND WELCOMING, MILAN IS THE MOST INTERNATIONAL CITY IN ITALY
Milan is a city that never sleeps, where the energy and dynamism of the metropolis blend with the Italian lifestyle. From the numerous "Weeks" (Save the Date for the Milan Design Week from April 8 to 13) to the Universal Exposition of 10 years ago (the last edition hosted in Europe), Milan has in its DNA the ability to transform every event into an opportunity to renew itself and flourish.
And now, with the awarding of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics (the inaugural ceremony will take place on February 6) and the Paralympics, Milan is preparing to write a new chapter in its history, confirming itself not only as the capital of fashion and design, but also as a city symbol of international sport.
Milan is also the Italian capital of haute cuisine.
With 20 starred restaurants in the city and province, Milan is also the "home" of the Master of Italian Cuisine Gualtiero Marchesi and of the Academy of the same name.
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Don't miss the new starred addresses, fresh from the Michelin 2025 promotion. These are Enrico Croatti's Moebius Sperimentale and chef Roberto Di Pinto's Sine by Di Pinto.
Among the new features of 2025, the opening of the Terme de Montel (inauguration scheduled for March). These spas (the largest in Italy!) are a true Art Nouveau jewel born from the ashes of the ancient de Montel stables, a work of rare beauty from the 1920s. A careful restoration has recovered the structure almost entirely.
It is this perfect balance between business and pleasure, between culture and entertainment, that makes Milan unique. A city that can be both an international showcase and a neighborhood lounge, a financial center and the beating heart of the Italian dolce vita.
CORTINA, THE DOLOMITES’ UNRIVALLED QUEEN
In the magnificent scenery of the Dolomites lies the jewel of Italian hospitality that is Cortina d'Ampezzo. This renowned mountain town, famous throughout the world, in addition to being the other center of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, represents the essence of elite tourism in the Alps,
The majestic mountains frame a refined historic centre, where elegance blends with Alpine tradition.
Cortina's tourist offer ranges from charming boutique hotels to starred restaurants, where local cuisine is reinvented in a gourmet key.
The Michelin star has also been reconfirmed for 2025 for the two "historic" addresses of Ampezzo haute cuisine: Tivoli and SanBrite. There is no shortage of exclusive activities for lovers of luxury: from panoramic spas to elite sports, each experience is designed to satisfy the most demanding guests.
And new ultra-luxury structures continue to grow. The Eight Cortina (formerly Hotel Europa) opened a few weeks ago, while the reopening of the historic Hotel Cristallo under the renowned Mandarin Oriental brand is expected by the end of 2025.
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