where was the first winter olympics held?

The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix , France, in 1924.

Key details

• Host city: Chamonix, in the French Alps.

• Country: France.

• Dates: January 25 to February 5, 1924.

Extra context

• The event was originally called the “International Winter Sports Week” before being retroactively recognized in 1925 as the first Olympic Winter Games.

• Six Summer Games had already been held before this separate Winter edition was created, reflecting growing interest in winter sports like ice hockey, figure skating, and skiing.

TL;DR: The first Winter Olympics took place in 1924 in Chamonix, France.