Höher, schneller, kälter! - Olympische und paralympische Spuren in Schnee und Eis

The Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have once again impressively demonstrated what Olympic sport on snow and ice has always been all about: great emotions, top technical performance - and stories that reach far beyond the actual events. With our special exhibition "Higher, faster, colder!", we have invited visitors to rediscover the Winter Games in their formative moments - from their beginnings to the present day.

With a corresponding addition and expansion of the exhibition, the focus is also on the Paralympic Winter Games and their history and significance. First held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in 1976, the winter sports competition for people with physical disabilities has been held at the same venue as the Winter Olympics, which premiered in Chamonix, France, in 1924, at short intervals since 1992.

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.

And last but not least, "Higher, faster, colder!" poses the question of what the future holds for winter sports in the face of climate change - and how sustainable can a winter mega-event actually be?

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