5 Of The Oldest Olympic Stadiums You Can Still Visit Today

2/19/20261 min read

Ancient Olympic Stadium of Olympia — Olympia, Greece

This is where the original Olympic Games began in 776 BC. While in ruins today, visitors can still walk the track where ancient athletes once competed.

Panathenaic Stadium — Athens, Greece

Built entirely of marble, this iconic stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It sits on the site of an ancient Greek stadium dating back to antiquity.

Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam — Amsterdam, Netherlands

Built for the 1928 Summer Olympics, this stadium introduced the Olympic flame tower and remains open for tours, events, and athletics.

Stockholm Olympic Stadium — Stockholm, Sweden

Opened for the 1912 Summer Olympics, this red-brick stadium is still used for sports events and concerts, making it one of the best-preserved early Olympic venues.

Olympiastadion Berlin — Berlin, Germany

Originally constructed for the 1936 Olympic Games, this massive stadium is still in active use today and offers guided tours highlighting its complex history.