Media Service

Contact Persons

Susann Eberlein | Press Officer (OSE): +49 (0) 173 5645406
Ronny Knoll | Press Officer (TWZ): +49 (0) 151 67467689
Ralf Ilgen | Media Centre: +49 (0) 173 1568096

E-mail: presse@weltcup-oberhof.de

Accreditation

The registration for media accreditation for the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2026 in Oberhof has started. 

Accreditation is only possible via the International Biathlon Union (IBU). For this, you need a profile in the IBU Member Centre.

Please make sure that your profile is updated and that you uploaded a valid ID card as well as a valid press card/freelance contracts/letter of assignment. Only media with updated and confirmed profiles can apply for accreditation.

The accreditation period ends on 29 December 2025. Please note that requests received after the deadline cannot be considered.  

Accreditation Office

The accreditation office is located at the AHORN Hotel Panorama Oberhof (Dr.-Theodor-Neubauer-Straße 29, 98559 Oberhof). We will announce the opening hours shortly.

Media Center & Sub Media Center

The main media center for written press and TV crews is located on the first floor of the Rennsteighaus. The sub media center for photographers is located in the building G2 (Biathlon Inn). We will announce the opening hours shortly.

Accommodation

The Tourist Information Oberhof Oberhofer Sport und Event GmbH will help you to find accommodation for the teams and officials for the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2026 in Oberhof. Please contact our employee  Jeannette Hanisch (fon: +49 36842/5333 202, E-Mail: info@weltcup-oberhof.de)
Visitors and guests are kindly requested to contact the Tourist Information Oberhof at +49 36842 269 0 in order to find accommodation.