At the 1960 Winter Olympics, eight Nordic skiing events were contested – six cross-country skiing events, one ski jumping event, and one Nordic combined event.
| Nordic skiing discipline | Men's events | Women's events |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-country skiing | • 15 km | • 10 km |
| • 30 km | ||
| • 50 km | ||
| • 4 × 10 km relay | • 3 × 5 km relay | |
| Ski jumping | • Large hill (80 m) | |
| Nordic combined | • Individual |