Culture and sport: Compatscher proposes course for tourism of the future

Culture and sport: Compatscher proposes course for tourism of the future

Antholz, Italien - On May 19, 2025, the fourth edition of the festival of the regions and autonomous provinces will run in Venice. At this important event, Governor Arno Kompatscher moderated a work table that dealt with major events, tourism, culture and sport. Participants from various regions of Italy, including Stefania Proietti, Matteo Bianchi and Federico Caner, discussed central topics for the future of the regions.

Compatscher emphasized the economic importance of culture and named the South Tyrolean Archaeology Museum as an example. In addition, the role of the 2026 Winter Olympics was illuminated as a form of major events. During the talks, the need to shape events and tourist initiatives so that they create real added value for visitors and the region.

developments in tourism

A central topic was also the "decline" to avoid overloading the tourist hotspots and extend the stays of the guests. Those present agreed that it was time to close the gap between your own territory and tourism.

The opening speeches were held by prominent representatives, including Massimiliano Fedriga, the president of the conference of the regions and autonomous provinces, and Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro. President Sergio Mattarella spoke in his greetings about the importance of autonomy and the role of Europe when setting up international conflicts.

Compatscher emphasized that South Tyrol is an example of solving disputes through autonomy. In addition, Martina Leitner and Renate Mayr presented information about sustainable mobility at the state of the state of South Tyrol, supported by Martin Vallazza and Michael Andergassen.

Winter Games 2026

Another important point on the agenda is the upcoming Olympic Winter Games 2026, which are held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with competitions in different locations, including Antholz in South Tyrol. The biathlon competitions take place there from February 8th to 21st, 2026 in the Olympic Arena South Tyrol, which has been an international reference point for this sport since 1971

Antholz was not only the venue for six biathlon world championships, but also hosts World Cup races every year. The well-known biathlete Dorothea Wierer from Niederrasen and Lisa Vittozzi from Cadore will be part of the Italian biathlon team. On January 27, 2026, the Olympic torchy run in Bolzano will begin and lead through Cavalese and Trento.

The Olympic village will be located in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the competitions in the women's Alpinski as well as Bob, Skeleton, tobogganing and curling will take place. The XIV Paralympic Winter Games also take place in Italy, from March 6th to 15th, 2026, with biathlon competitions in Antholz.

In order to meet the great demand, measures for effective mobility management are already planned. This includes personal checks in the so -called red zone of Antholz Mittertal and vehicle controls in the entrance area of the valley. Free public transport, represented by bus line 431, will be available to both the local population and the guests. In addition, an agreement between South Tyrol and the Ministry of the Interior was made to train a special unit of the state police for the Olympic Games in the Safety Park driving safety center.

The developments indicate that the events of the coming years will not only strengthen tourism, but will also make an important contribution to the economic development of the region.

The reporting on this event and the Olympic Games can be found at Südtirol News and Südtirolerland .