On 7 February, the Federal President will visit the Olympic Village in Milan, where he will speak with German athletes. He will then attend the women’s ice hockey match between Germany and Japan. In the afternoon, he will meet participants of the German Olympic Youth Camp, which is being held in Milan during the Games.

The third day of the visit will be entirely devoted to sporting events. The Federal President will first attend the women’s alpine skiing events in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The visit will conclude with the biathlon competition in Antholz.

Overview of the programme

Friday, 6 February 2026

Afternoon

• Flight to Milan

Thereafter, in Milan

• Reception hosted by Italian President Sergio Mattarella

Evening

• Attendance at the opening ceremony of the 25th Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026

Saturday, 7 February 2026

Morning

• Visit to the Olympic Village

Midday

• Attendance at the women’s ice hockey tournament, Germany vs Japan

Afternoon

• Meeting with participants of the German Olympic Youth Camp organised by the German Sports Youth and the German Olympic Academy

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Morning

• Flight to Venice

Midday, Cortina d‘Ampezzo

• Attendance at the women’s alpine skiing competitions

Thereafter, in Antholz

• Attendance at the biathlon competitions

Evening

• Flight back to Berlin

• https://www.bundespraesident.de/SharedDocs/Berichte/EN/Frank-Walter-Steinmeier/2026/260206-08-Olympics-Italy.html