Olympische & paralympische Spuren in Schnee und Eis

The Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have once again impressively demonstrated what Olympic sports on snow and ice have always been about: great emotions, technical excellence – and stories that go far beyond the actual events. With our special exhibition "Höher, Schneller, Kälter!" (‘Higher, Faster, Colder!’), we invited visitors to rediscover the defining moments of the Winter Games – from their beginnings to the present day.

With a corresponding addition and expansion of the exhibition, the focus is also on the Winter Paralympics and their history and significance. First held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 1976, the winter sports competition for people with physical disabilities has been taking place since 1992, shortly after the Winter Olympics, which premiered in Chamonix, France, in 1924.

Using selected objects, impressive photographs and surprising background stories, the exhibition shows how disciplines, equipment and competition venues are changing – and how media, technology and staging are increasingly shaping the Games. It's not just about medals, but also about the special atmosphere when athletes push themselves to their limits under extreme conditions.

Last but not least, ‘Higher, Faster, Colder!’ asks the question of what the future holds: What is the future of winter sports in the face of climate change – and how sustainable can a mega-event in winter actually be?

A visit to the exhibition is included in the admission price.