I went to the Italian Alps for the Winter Olympics. Here are 6 things that surprised me most about the experience.

I attended the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno and encountered lots of surprises along the way.

Agnes Groonwald

• I attended two skiing and snowboarding events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
• Both events were held in Livigno, a high-altitude ski town near the Swiss border.
• We had a great time and encountered lots of surprises along the way.

My first Olympic Games in Paris were defined by swimming arenas, metro transfers, and navigating summer crowds.