Germany continues to be considered a possible host for the 2036 Summer Olympics, even though there’s concern about that year coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the 1936 Olympic Games held under the Nazi regime. German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has described the year 2036 as historically sensitive and problematic because the original Berlin Games were used by Adolf Hitler’s government for propaganda purposes.
Despite this, the German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB) says it’s keeping all options open — including looking at 2036, 2040, and 2044 — and has not ruled out submitting a bid from cities or regions like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, or the Rhine‑Ruhr area. They also noted that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will ultimately decide which continent and year the Olympics are awarded, and that it’s possible 2036 could be allocated outside Europe.
Supporters of a German bid say that hosting the Olympics in 2036 could be a way to show how far Germany has moved on from its past, while others worry the anniversary could revive uncomfortable historical associations.
Other nations such as Hungary (Budapest), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and India have also expressed interest in hosting the 2036 Games, and the IOC is currently reviewing its bidding process and rotation of host locations.
