Oberhof is looking forward to hosting the Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined World Cup, the COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup, and the EBERSPÄCHER Luge World Cup. As part of the AXA Winter Weeks Thuringia 2026, you have the unique opportunity to attend three World Cup events in one weekend.
On January 17 and 18, 2026, Oberhof will be the place to be for all winter sports fans.
All important information about the event can be found here:
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The DSV athletes missed out on the podium places at the Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Oberhof. In a race won by Norway’s Jens Luraas Oftebro, Johannes Rydzek was the best German finisher, crossing the line in fifth place.
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Nathalie Armbruster made a strong comeback with an impressive second place at the Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Oberhof.
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New role for injured Nordic combined athlete Maria Gerboth: After tearing her cruciate ligament last fall, Nordic combined athlete Maria Gerboth will miss the Olympic season due to injury. However, the 23-year-old will still be involved in the AXA Winterwochen – Thüringen 2026 in Oberhof – in a new role.
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Red Bull Skydive Team lands precisely in front of the audience: On January 17, 2026, visitors to the AXA Winter Weeks – Thuringia 2026 can look forward to an extraordinary extreme sports highlight: the two international wingsuit pioneers Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel from the Red Bull Skydive Team will land directly in the LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig after a spectacular formation flight.
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Following the Biathlon World Cup, the AXA Winter Weeks – Thuringia 2026 will reach their climax this coming weekend with three World Cups. Fans can cheer on the competitors in cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, and luge, and enjoy top-class sport.
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As part of the Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2024 in Oberhof, the German talents in the U14 and U15 age groups also made their grand appearance. They have competed in the DSV e.infra Schülercup in the LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig.
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Linn Svahn, Frida Karlsson, Ebba Andersson and Jonna Sundling won the relay at the Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2024 in Oberhof. The Swedish women dominated the 4x 7.5-kilometer race right from the start and left the competitors behind.
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Katharina Hennig reached a sensational second place when Sweden's Frida Karlsson won the classic mass start of the Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2024 in Oberhof.
Firmenlauf THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®
The "Firmenlauf THÜRINGENS SÜDEN®" (company run) takes place once a year. The sporty networking party has become the annual highlight for companies in the region.
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.
BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon
The IBU World Cup Biathlon in Oberhof is entering the next round: From March 4th–7th, 2027, the exciting competitions will once again take place in the "LOTTO Thüringen ARENA am Rennsteig"!
