The final preparations for the World Cup in Hochfilzen are in full swing, and the courses are already looking nearly race-ready. The homegrown biathlon stars are eagerly anticipating the competitions just as much as the fans, who can look forward to a fantastic program.
From December 12 to 14, biathlon fans can look forward to a spectacular World Cup weekend in Hochfilzen. Six thrilling races, a great supporting program, and the official biathlon parties in Hochfilzen as well as other venues throughout the Pillersee Valley will ensure an unforgettable atmosphere both during and beyond the competitions.
The organizational committee has officially kicked off preparations for the IBU Biathlon World Cup 2025 in Hochfilzen. At the inaugural meeting in August, the team set the course for the upcoming winter highlight — and activity around the stadium is already in full swing.
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On Saturday, July 5th, 2025, the employee barbecue took place at the Biathlon Stadium in Hochfilzen – as a thank-you to all the volunteers and organizing committee members who contributed to the successful staging of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup in December 2024.
On Friday, December 13, 2024, after a five-year hiatus, the “Schools’ Day” was once again held as part of the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon in Hochfilzen, with participation from numerous schools. In total, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 1,100 students.
At the final meeting of the local organizing committee (OC), chairman Franz Berger delivered an extremely positive summary of the recent Biathlon World Cup, the upcoming events, and the preparations for the 2028 World Championships.
Hochfilzen once again enjoyed a lively Biathlon World Cup weekend with numerous fans. However, the sporting conclusion from an Austrian perspective is mixed.