2014 Winter Olympics
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About 2014 Winter Olympics
The Sochi and Adler articles provide a more comprehensive guide to visiting those cities.
The Games of the XXII Winter Olympiad, the Winter Olympic Games of 2014, were based in Sochi in Russia – in Adler and Krasnaya Polyana to be more specific. The official 16 days of the games was 7-23 February 2014, although some events started before the official opening ceremonies.
The games were followed two weeks later by the Winter Paralympic Games, 7-18 Mar 2014. Most of the paralympic events were held in the same Olympic venues.
2014 Winter Olympics travel guide
Getting there
General information about travelling to Sochi is in the Sochi article. All types of transportation, including trains, buses, air flights, and cruise ships, will be adding services during the Olympic period to meet the expected heavy demand.
Getting around
By rail
The rail network links the Olympic Park, Adler, Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana to connect with the mountain venues. Allow 50 minutes for getting to the Olympic Park from Sochi, and 80 minutes to Krasnaya Polyana.
By road During the Olympics, special parking and driving restrictions will be in place around most Olympic areas. Penalties for illegal parking will be increased dramatically during the Olympics.
By bus Olympic and Paralympic ticket holders can use free bus and train services to get to the venues from the main districts in Sochi.
Do
Olympics Schedule Full schedule
Paralympics Schedule Full schedule
Buy
Due to deals with a major sponsor, the only card that can be used inside the Olympic Park and at other venues is Visa. Cash can also be used.
Sleep
Hotel «AKS», 41/28, Bytkha St, Sochi (Coastal Cluster: 35km, 30 minutes distance drive; Mountain Cluster: 70km, 60 minutes distance drive).
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Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.