Milano
The Temple family adventure during the Winter Olympics
Flights
British Airways, Booking Reference Z35NV4
LHR
Heathrow T5
16:35
LIN
Milan Linate
19:40
LIN
Milan Linate
17:15
LHR
Heathrow T5
18:20
Accommodation
Apartment in Milan, hosted by Maddalena
Important: Please confirm your arrival time in advance with Mrs Angela. She will prepare the house, welcome you, and give you the keys.
Bookings
Confirmed tickets and events
Stadio Meazza Tour
Ticket Reference
CT: TL00S801726232816-01
Canada vs France
Order Reference
73HuGYT6ua (Ticombo)
Note: Tickets via MilanoCortina2026 app. Only Visa or cash accepted at venues. Transport: Metro M3 Rogoredo + shuttle, or M4 Repetti + Tram 27/12.
Getting Around
Airport transfers and public transport
Landing at 19:40 on Saturday 14 February. Your apartment is at Viale San Michele del Carso, 3 (zone Pagano/Conciliazione).
Route: Linate Airport (M4) → San Babila (M4) → change to M1 Red Line → Conciliazione stop → 5 min walk
Duration: ~30–35 minutes total
Cost: €2.20 per person (standard ATM ticket, children under 14 free with paying adult)
Frequency: Every 4–6 minutes
Notes: The M4 Blue Line connects Linate directly to the city centre. Buy tickets at the airport station or use the ATM Milano app.
Route: Linate Airport → Bus 73 → San Babila (M1) → Metro M1 Red Line → Conciliazione stop
Duration: ~40–50 minutes total
Cost: €2.20 per person
Frequency: Every 10 minutes, runs until ~00:30
Route: Direct from Linate to Viale San Michele del Carso
Duration: ~20–30 minutes (depending on traffic)
Cost: Flat rate from Linate to Milan centre: €30
Notes: Use only official white taxis from the rank outside arrivals.
Flight BA585 departs at 17:15 on Tuesday 17 February. Check-out before 10:00. Aim to arrive at Linate by 14:45.
Route: Conciliazione (M1) → San Babila → change to M4 Blue Line → Linate Airport
Duration: ~30–35 minutes
Cost: €2.20 per person
Recommended departure: Leave apartment by 13:45 at the latest
Route: Direct from apartment to Linate
Duration: ~20–30 minutes
Cost: Flat rate €30
Recommended departure: Leave apartment by 14:00
Tip: Milan centre is very compact and walkable. For getting around, use trams, the metro, or bikes via the Uber app. An ATM day pass costs €7.60 (unlimited metro, bus, and tram).
Winter Olympics
Competition Events in Milan
Events at Milan venues during your stay. ★ = your tickets.
Ice Hockey
Women's Play-offs QF — USA vs Italy
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Ice Hockey
Men's Prelim. Group A — Switzerland vs Czechia
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Ice Hockey
Men's Prelim. Group A — Canada vs France ★ YOUR TICKETS
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Ice Hockey
Men's Prelim. Group C — Denmark vs Latvia
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Figure Skating
Pair Skating — Short Program
Milano Ice Park (Fiera Milano)
Ice Hockey
Men's Prelim. Group C — USA vs Finland
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Short Track
Men's 1500m Final A (Medal)
Milano Ice Park (Fiera Milano)
Short Track
Women's 1000m — Quarterfinals
Milano Ice Park
Short Track
Men's 500m — Heats
Milano Ice Park
Short Track
Women's 1000m — Semifinals
Milano Ice Park
Short Track
Men's 5000m Relay — Semifinals
Milano Ice Park
Short Track
Women's 1000m — Final A (Medal)
Milano Ice Park
Ice Hockey
Women's Play-offs Semifinals
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Freestyle Skiing
Women's Freeski Big Air Final (Medal)
Milano Ice Park
Ice Hockey
Men's Prelim. Group C — USA vs Germany
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Ice Hockey
Men's Preliminary Round matches
Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
Figure Skating
Pair Skating — Free Skating (Medal)
Milano Ice Park
Short Track
Speed Skating events
Milano Ice Park
Fan Events & City Experiences
Free events and showcases across central Milan.
Open daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Free entry for all. Live screenings of events, interactive activities, and Champion Celebration daily 5:00–7:00 PM where medal winners are presented.
The Olympic Flame burns at Arco della Pace throughout the Games. Free to visit, a short walk from Parco Sempione. A spectacular sight especially at night.
A walking route from Milano Centrale through San Babila, Parco Sempione to Arco della Pace. Features light installations, entertainment areas, and partner showcases. Free.
Official Olympic timekeeping showcase. Interactive exhibits and photo opportunities. Free entry.
Armani's EA7 Olympic partner showcase near Milano Centrale. Free entry with interactive sports experiences.
Italy's official Olympic hospitality house. Check for public access hours and events.
Interactive experience at the Fan Village. Free entry with refreshments and activities.
Partner showcases at the historic castle. Free entry, combined with a visit to the castle grounds.
Italian cheese brand showcase with tastings and Italian food culture. Free entry.
National Olympic Committee houses across Milan: Switzerland (Centro Svizzero, Via Palestro 2), Netherlands (Superstudio Events, Via Tortona 27), Brazil (Corso Garibaldi 89/A), Korea (Villa Necchi Campiglio, Via Mozart 14), Italy (Viale Alemagna 6). Some open to public.
Family Activities
10 things to do in Milan with kids (non-Olympic)
Explore Milan's iconic Gothic cathedral and take the lift or stairs to the rooftop for breathtaking city views. Kids love walking among the spires. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Italy's largest science and technology museum with interactive exhibits, a real submarine, Leonardo da Vinci models, and hands-on labs. Perfect for kids of all ages. Allow 2–3 hours.
A magnificent 15th-century castle with free grounds to explore, plus Parco Sempione behind it. The castle museums house Michelangelo's last sculpture. Great for a family walk.
One of the world's oldest shopping galleries with stunning glass-vaulted ceilings. Spin on the bull mosaic for good luck! Right next to the Duomo.
A charming small aquarium in a beautiful Art Nouveau building inside Parco Sempione. Features Mediterranean and tropical fish. Perfect for younger children. Allow 45 min–1 hour.
An interactive museum designed for children aged 1–12. Hands-on workshops and creative play. Sessions last about 75 minutes. Book in advance.
Stroll along Milan's picturesque canals lined with colourful buildings, cafes, and artisan shops. Stop for authentic Italian gelato. Very atmospheric in winter. Close to your apartment.
A Milan institution since 1888. Try the famous fried panzerotto (stuffed dough pocket) — the classic is tomato and mozzarella. Always a queue but it moves fast. Kids love them.
See Milan's three iconic modern skyscrapers (The Straight, The Twisted, The Curved). CityLife Shopping District has shops, restaurants, and a playground. Very futuristic.
An extraordinary open-air museum of sculptures and architecture. Surprisingly fascinating for older children — like an outdoor art gallery. Elaborate tombs and monuments from the 19th century.
Local Tips
Recommendations from Katie's friend who lives in Milan
Walking Routes
Duomo → Galleria Vittorio Emanuele → Teatro alla Scala → Castello Sforzesco → Parco Sempione → Arco della Pace (Olympic Flame). The essential Milan walk covering all major landmarks.
Take the M2 Green Line to Porta Genova. Explore the canal-side restaurants and artisan shops. Try Trattoria Madonnina for authentic Milanese food.
Brera (artistic quarter) → Porta Nuova (modern Milan) → Cimitero Monumentale (free, extraordinary open-air sculpture museum).
Milan Centrale (stunning station architecture) → Piazza Repubblica → Giardini Indro Montanelli → Porta Venezia → Corso Buenos Aires (Milan's longest shopping street).
Where to Eat
Via Santa Radegonda, 16. Famous panzerotto (fried stuffed dough). A Milan institution since 1888. Always a queue but worth it. €3–4 each.
Traditional Milanese trattoria in the Navigli canal district. Great for a family dinner with authentic local cuisine.
Via Paolo Sarpi area (Milan's Chinatown). Good option if the kids fancy something different.
Near the modern Porta Nuova district. Good food in a contemporary setting.
Roman-style restaurant near Porta Nuova. Great pasta and relaxed atmosphere.
Several good restaurants along Viale Sempione, close to Parco Sempione and the Olympic Fan Village.
Shopping
Milan's premier department store, right next to the Duomo. Rooftop food hall with cathedral views.
Milan's luxury fashion street, 15 minutes walk from the Duomo. Window shopping is free!
Modern shopping mall at Tre Torri (M5 Lilac line). Good mix of shops and restaurants.