Let the Games begin!!
Skiers on Lumi’s Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf trip enjoy the sunshine at the Lago di Testero Stadium outside Cavalese, Italy — host venue of the cross country ski events for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
With the Summer Olympic Games kicking off in Paris today, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the different Olympic venues featured on Lumi trips. In all, Lumi trips go to six destinations that have hosted summer or winter Olympic events between 1928 - 1994. Each venue has unique Olympic infrastructure, like the oldest bobsled run that’s still in use in St. Moritz, Switzerland or the historic Holmenkollen ski jump overlooking Oslo, Norway. Many of these same Olympic venues host cross-country ski Worldloppet, World Cup or World Championship races. Learn more about Lumi trips to these famous Olympic venues below!
Throughout the Olympics, we’re running a Lumi-related Olympic trivia contest! At the end of the Games, the commenter with the most correct first answers on Instagram or Facebook will receive a Lumi-Skida hat. Check out the Lumi Instagram and Facebook channels daily starting this Friday, July 26!
St. Moritz, Switzerland – 1928 and 1948
The Engadin Valley in the Swiss Alps is home to St. Moritz, a luxury alpine ski village and two-time host of the Winter Olympics in 1928 and 1948. It’s no surprise then that of any sport, Swiss alpine skiers have taken home the most Olympic gold medals. Despite it being nearly 80 years since St. Moritz last hosted the Olympics, some of the venues are still there, including the oldest bobsled run that's still in use – originally built in 1904. It's also the last remaining bobsled run that's handpacked with snow every winter.
Lumi skiers on the Seefeld & Engadin trip ski through several villages in the Engadin Valley, including St. Moritz, and have the option of participating in the Engadin Ski Marathon: one of the largest and easiest Worldloppets with a net elevation loss over the 42 km course.
Holmenkollen, Norway – 1952
The ski jumping competitions for the 1952 Winter Olympics took place just above Oslo at the Holmenkollen ski jump that Lumi guests visit on the Norway-Birken trip. This iconic venue was host to some of the earliest Nordic Combined races in the world, including the first Holmenkollen Ski Festival in 1892, which drew over 12,000 spectators and attracted attention from Norway’s royalty, even though at the time the Holmenkollen ski jump was made from branches covered in snow…
Since then, the iconic ski jump overlooking the city of Oslo and fjord below has been re-built over a dozen times and the Holmenkollen Ski Festival – affectionately known as “the second national day” of Norway – now draws around 150,000 fans from around the world.
Helsinki, Finland – 1952
In 1952, Helsinki hosted – somewhat counter-intuitively – the Summer Olympic Games. Lumi’s Estonia & Finland trip ends in Helsinki, where guests can stay longer to explore this contemporary Nordic capital on the Baltic. The Olympic stadium is a must-see. Designed by Finnish architects, the Stadium was originally completed in 1938 for the 1940 Olympic Games, which were later canceled because of World War II. Twelve years later, Helsinki finally hosted the Summer Olympics at the stadium. It recently underwent a major refurbishment to preserve its original architecture and add additional Finnish design details.
Munich, Germany – 1972
Munich is the arrival or departure city for the most Lumi trips. Guests often spend extra time exploring the city, which hosted the Summer Olympics in 1972. There’s lots to see and do in Munich, including a visit to the Olympic park or stroll through the English Garden where there’s an outdoor, artificial wave that surfers flock to year-round to practice their skills. Surfing however, wasn’t part of the Munich Olympics over 50 years ago. The sport was recently added to the Summer Olympics in 2020.
Lumi trips starting or ending in Munich:
Tour de Ski, Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga (waitlist-only for 2025), Marcialonga & King Ludwig and Seefeld & Engadin
Seefeld, Austria – 1964 and 1976
Just outside of Innsbruck, Austria, Seefeld has been a popular holiday destination since the early 20th century. It has hosted several elite cross-country ski events, including two Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, three World Championships, and a number of World Cups. As you might imagine, the skiing infrastructure is incredible, with two ski jumps that you can see from our partner hotel’s dining room and a 245 km cross-country trail network. It makes sense why Seefeld is such a popular training destination for elite skiers and why we bring guests on three Lumi trips here!
Lumi trips to Seefeld, Austria:
Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga (waitlist-only for 2025), Marcialonga & King Ludwig and Seefeld & Engadin
Lillehammer, Norway – 1994
Of any country, Norway is leading the way with the most Olympic gold medals for cross-country skiing. It’s no wonder – cross-country skiing has been an integral part of Norwegian culture for a long time. In addition to stellar conditions and endless trails, the country’s rich ski history makes Norway a skier’s paradise. And Lillehammer – host village of the 1994 Olympic Winter Games – is the mecca.
Before the Norwegian Birkebeiner, Norway-Birken guests like to visit the Norwegian Olympic Museum. Later, on the way to bib pick-up in Haakon’s Hall, the trail takes skiers past the Olympic ski jumps where the 1994 Opening and Closing ceremonies were held.
Val di Fiemme in Cavalese, Italy - 2026!
Italy’s Val di Fiemme ski stadium in Cavalese, Italy will be hosting the cross-country events for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. But you don’t have to wait until 2026 to see the infrastructure being built ahead of time.
Guests on three different Lumi trips – Tour de Ski, Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga (waitlist-only for 2025) and Marcialonga & King Ludwig – spend time on skis in Cavalese. At the Tour de Ski, you can cheer for your favorite World Cup athletes in this iconic venue as they compete in the Skiathlon and infamous final climb up Alpe Cermis. Marcialonga skiers also glide through the Val di Fiemme stadium on their way to the finish line in Cavalese!
Would you like to join one of Lumi’s popular trips to iconic Olympic venues? If these offer some inspiration, you won’t want to miss the big cross-country ski event in Norway this winter on Lumi’s Trondheim World Championships trip. It only happens in Norway once every decade or two and brings out huge crowds of Norwegian ski fans cheering for their favorite athletes in their own backyards. Lumi is running two trips this winter. The second week only has a couple spots left, with more room on the first week.
During the Olympics, we’re offering a special $300 / person discount on Lumi’s World Championship and World Cup trips through Saturday, August 31. Reach out soon to see the detailed itinerary and save your spot: info@lumiexperiences.com
Starting this Friday, July 26, remember to check out the Lumi Instagram and Facebook channels throughout the Olympics for the daily Lumi-related Olympic trivia contest. Win a Lumi-Skida hat for the first correct answer!
See you on the trail,
Garrott
garrott@lumiexperiences.com