The Antholz valley is a term for all those who are interested in sports and especially winter sports. The valley is home to the renowned biathlon and cross country skiing center Südtirol Arena Alto Adige, which has frequently been the venue for the Biathlon World Cup race. The setting around the center is uniquely beautiful. Surrounded by the mountain peaks of the Rieserferner chain and in the immediate vicinity of the Lake Antholz, the landscape has so much to offer and forms the perfect backdrop for nordic skiers and biathletes.
The biathlon and cross country skiing center consists of the main building and of course many trails with different degrees of difficulty from easy to challenging. It is possible to ski in the classic or skating style on around 20 km (60 km in the whole Antholz Valley - nearly 40 miles) of trails.
Biathlon courses are offered throughout the entire year, while cross country ski courses are held only in the wintertime.
From February 6 to 22, 2026, the Antholz Valley hosted the biathlon competitions of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
The renowned Biathlon Center in South Tyrol once again provided perfect conditions for competitions at the highest sporting level. Against an impressive alpine backdrop, thousands of spectators experienced thrilling races, emotional moments and outstanding Olympic performances.
With the successful staging of the events, Antholz has written another important chapter in its winter sports history, once again confirming its position as a leading international biathlon venue.
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