The 2016 Winter Youth Olympics, officially known as the II Winter Youth Olympic Games, took place in and around Lillehammer, Norway, between 12 February and 21 February 2016. They were the fourth Youth Olympic Games and the second winter edition. Lillehammer was awarded the games on 7 December 2011 as the only candidate. The games reused venues from the 1994 Winter Olympics; this made Lillehammer the first city to host both regular and Youth Olympics. In addition to Lillehammer, sports were contested in Hamar, Gjøvik and Øyer.
Sweden competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016. The Swedish Olympic Committee revealed the team at 18 January 2016.
Canada competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016. Isabelle Charest was named as the chef de mission.
The United States competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Australia competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Mexico competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Russia competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016. The Russian Olympic Committee revealed the team on 28 January 2016.
Austria competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Bulgaria competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Czech Republic competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Finland competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
France competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Germany competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Hungary competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Italy competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Japan competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Spain competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Switzerland competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Ukraine competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway from 12 to 21 February 2016.
Austria competed at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne, Switzerland from 9 to 22 January 2020.
