Information about the Winter Olympic Games

Village, winter, snow, valley view | © Kottersteger Manuel

Traffic regulations

... during the 10 competition days in the Antholz Valley

INFORMATION for competition spectators:

For guests traveling solely to watch the competitions and holding a valid ticket, the digital race ticket in the Milano Cortina app serves as the official access authorization.

 

 

INFORMATION for guests with accommodation in the Antholz Valley:

Guests arriving during the 10 competition days:

Zone 2 (Rasun – Antholz Niedertal) from 08:00 to 14:00 | Zone 1 (Antholz Niedertal – Antholz Obertal) from 08:00 to 19:00

 

  • With their booking confirmation, guests will receive a day pass at the pass distribution point at the valley entrance, allowing them to reach their accommodation.
  • For the entire stay, the host in the Antholz Valley will issue a Car Pass (to be returned at departure). This pass must be clearly displayed on the windshield.

 

INFORMATION for locals, businesses, commuters and others:

Access to the Antholz Valley during the 10 competition days:

Zone 2 (Rasun – Antholz Niedertal) from 08:00 to 14:00 | Zone 1 (Antholz Niedertal – Antholz Obertal) from 08:00 to 19:00

 

  • 3-zone system: A separate Car Pass is required for access to each zone.
  • Application for the Car Pass: The required form is available at the municipality or at the Antholz Valley Tourist Info office. It must be fully completed and then sent to the municipality by e-mail.

  • Collection of the Car Pass: The Car Passes are physical stickers for the windshield. After applying, they can be collected by presenting the printed form in the morning at the Municipality of Rasen-Antholz and in the afternoon at the Tourist Info office in Niederrasen.

 

INFORMATION for day visitors (winter sports enthusiasts):

  • Cross-country skiers (trails accessible only up to Antholz Mittertal) and alpine skiers (Riepenlift visitors) must collect a day pass at the pass distribution point at the valley entrance.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

  • Bus line 431 operates during the 10 competition days at the regular faresShuttle buses B and C to Antholz Mittertal and shuttle A to the Biathlon Stadium are available free of charge for all passengers.
  • A dedicated shuttle service is available for people with disabilities. Important: this service must be booked online in advance and is available exclusively to visitors who have purchased a ticket for people with disabilities.
    Booking link: www.flexymob.com/en-US/communities/12/select-category
Overview of traffic regulations
How can I get to the Biathlon Arena during the Olympic Winter Games?
Shuttle Buses

Public Transport

  • Shuttle B
    Olang train station> Antholz Mittertal
  • Shuttle C
    Oberolang > Mitterolang > Niederolang > Niederrasen > Oberrasen > Antholz Niedertal > Antholz Mittertal
  • Shuttle A
    Antholz Mittertal > Biathlon Arena

People with Disabilities

Disability ID + disability competition ticket + pre-reservation required. Shuttle departs from Antholz Mittertal.

Shuttle Bus Timetable Overview map of the shuttle buses
How can I get to the Biathlon Arena during the Olympic Winter Games?
Parking

Private Coaches

Pre-reservation required for parking.

 

Park & Ride parking areas

  • Olang (near the train station)

  • Antholz Mittertal

 

Parking capacity is limited; arrival by train/bus is recommended.

 

IMPORTANT: A Car Pass check takes place at the entrance to the valley. Access to Antholz Mittertal is only permitted with a valid competition ticket or a Car Pass. Once the parking area in Antholz Mittertal is full, traffic will be redirected to the Park & Ride parking areas in Olang.

 

 

 

Access to Lake Antholz and Staller Saddle

From January 7th until early March 2026, special access regulations apply to Lake Antholz and the Staller Saddle:
 

Pedestrian access during this period:

07/01 – 22/01/2026 |  8 am – 4 pm

23/01 – 29/01/2026 | 10 am – 3 pm

30/01 – 22/02/2026 | no access possible

23/02 - 01/03/2026 | 10 am - 3 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm

02/03 – End of March | 08:00 – 16:00
 

From 07/01/2026 until early March: the Biathlon Center is not accessible, cross-country skiing is not possible, and no parking is available.

Overview of access to Lake Antholz and Staller Saddle
Cross-country trail information

Due to the Winter Olympic Games, the cross-country trails in the Biathlon Center will be closed from January 7th, 2026 until early March.

 

The trails from Niederrasen to Antholz Mittertal will be groomed depending on weather conditions and remain accessible.

 

  • During the competition days, external cross-country skiers can collect a vehicle access pass at the distribution point at the valley entrance.
  • Bus line 431 operates during the 10 competition days at the regular faresShuttle buses B and C to Antholz Mittertal are available free of charge for all passengers.
Status of open trails
Skilift Riepen | Antholz Mittertal

The skilift Riepen is open to skiers throughout the entire winter season.

 

  • The same rule applies here: during the competition days, external skiers must collect a vehicle access pass at the distribution point at the valley entrance.
  • Bus line 431 operates during the 10 competition days at the regular faresShuttle buses B and C to Antholz Mittertal are available free of charge for all passengers.