Survey: Most Germans would support the nation's bid to host Olympics

Most Germans would support the nation's bid to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044, according to a survey conducted by the Infratest Dimap research institute on behalf of the German Olympics body DOSB.

According to the survey, 74% of German citizens would currently support the bid. In addition, 70% believe that the Olympics and Paralympics would improve the prevailing mood in the country.

The survey results were available to dpa in advance and the DOSB plans to present them on Saturday during its general meeting.

Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region are all vying to host the Olympic Games in Germany.

The DOSB plans to decide in the third quarter of 2026 which city or region will bid and for which Summer Games. The 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics are under consideration.

Munich residents recently voted in favour of the Olympic bid, while North Rhine-Westphalia is to hold a referendum on April 19 and Hamburg on May 31 on whether they should move forward.

Berlin could only hold a referendum in 2027 at the earliest, therefore only after the DOSB decides on the German candidate for the Games.

A recent survey, however, showed that 67% residents in the German capital are against the bid.

Germany hosted summer Games 1936 in Berlin and 1972 in Munich. Several bids since then have failed or were stopped by referendums.