From 9–21 February 2027, Estonia will host the LaVita IBU World Championships Biathlon for the first time, bringing the world’s best biathletes to Otepää. Following an inspection at the Tehvandi Sports Centre, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) confirmed that Otepää is ready to host the championships. The IBU regularly inspects competition venues ahead of major events to assess their readiness. Otepää was visited by Borut Nunar, IBU World Cup Race Director, who received a
From 9–21 February 2027, Estonia will host the LaVita IBU World Championships Biathlon for the first time, bringing the world’s best biathletes to Otepää. Until now, multi-day passes have been available for the event, and day tickets for all competition days are now also on sale. Over ten competition days, 12 sets of World Championship medals will be awarded in Otepää. “Sports fans who are unable to attend the event for a longer period can now choose the competition day that
The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has recognised the Estonian Biathlon Federation with the IBU Award for Excellence in Sustainability for the 2025/2026 season. The award recognises the systematic work carried out in recent years, with a strong focus on reducing the environmental impact of international biathlon events held in Otepää. The award was presented on Saturday, 19 September, at the IBU Congress in Berchtesgaden, Germany. “We are delighted that our efforts have a
A small town nestled among the hills and valleys of southern Estonia, Otepää is a well-known winter holiday destination for anyone who loves snow. Visitors can enjoy skiing, skating and snowboarding in a relaxed winter resort atmosphere.
