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BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Oberhof
08. - 11. January 2026
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Oberhof is ready for the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2026 – and thus for the start of the AXA Winterwochen – Thüringen 2026. After weeks of intensive preparation, those responsible have given the green light for the competitions to start on January 8, 2026. Athletes and fans alike can look forward to exciting races at the highest level.
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Oberhof ist bereit für den BMW IBU Weltcup Biathlon 2026 in Oberhof – und damit für den Auftakt der AXA Winterwochen – Thüringen 2026. Nach intensiven Wochen der Vorbereitung geben die Verantwortlichen grünes Licht für die Wettkämpfe ab dem 8. Januar 2026. Athletinnen und Athleten sowie Fans dürfen sich auf spannende Rennen auf höchstem Niveau freuen.
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Earlier than expected, Oberhof's sports and leisure facilities are now in winter mode. At all locations—from Kanzlersgrund to Fallbachhang—the frosty temperatures have been consistently used to set the course for successful winter operations.
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On July 1, 2025, a new chapter will begin for the Biathlon Tour: Oberhofer Sport und Event GmbH, which organizes the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, will become a partner of the world's largest public biathlon event. This will strengthen the presence of the World Cup event throughout the year.
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The offices of the functionaries, the underground tunnel system or the shooting range up close: From April 1, 2025, guests can once again take a look behind the scenes at the LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig on exclusive backstage tours. During the Easter holidays special children's tours are also on the program.
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Oberhof will remain an integral part of the Biathlon World Cup in the new Olympic cycle from the 2027 to 2030. Following today's decision by the International Biathlon Union, the competitions in the ARENA am Rennsteig will be held in the third trimester.
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Diesen Termin müssen sich Biathlon-Fans rot im Kalender eintragen: Am Samstag, 22. Februar 2025 um 10 Uhr startet der Vorverkauf für die Einzeltickets für den BMW IBU Weltcup 2026 in Oberhof. Die Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer dürfen sich auf sechs spannende Wettbewerbe in der ARENA am Rennsteig freuen.
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At the end of the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2025 in Oberhof, the organisers draw a positive conclusion. They are already looking ahead to the World Cup preparations in January 2026 and the allocation of the next World Cup series.
Firmenlauf Thüringens Süden
The company run "Firmenlauf THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®" takes place once a year. The sporty networking party has become the annual highlight for companies in the region. Save the date: 28th August 2024!
Oberhofer Sport und Event GmbH
The Oberhofer Sport und Event GmbH (OSE) is responsible for the organisation and realisation of the BMW IBU World Championships Biathlon 2023 in Oberhof as well as the World Cups in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
backstage tours
The fascination of winter sports - all here in one place - all year round | A look behind the scenes at the LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig