Hochfilzen Readies For BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon

Hochfilzen , venue of the IBU Biathlon World Championships 2017, has long been a fixture in the World Cup calendar. This year again, the world's best biathlon athletes are moving the small community in the PillerseeTal in the Kitzbühel Alps into the center of international interest in winter sports. In addition to the sprint competitions, the pursuit competitions and relay competitions for women and men are on the program. The stadium will finally turn into a bubbling cauldron again this year….

Not only fans and athletes are looking forward to the BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon in Hochfilzen , the locals are also looking forward to it. While millions of fans in front of the TV screens all over the world keep their fingers crossed for their cross-country skiers, a great atmosphere is also guaranteed on site . After all, the fans can cheer on their "loipenjäger" on site again this year. The enthusiasm of the locals is also felt by the guests in the Tyrolean tourism region, which is known for its special hospitality.

From a home perspective, of course, all eyes are on Felix Leitner and Lisa Hauser . The two local heroes want to cause red-white-red storms of enthusiasm at their home game. The exciting competitions, the atmospheric award ceremonies and the small, fine biathlon parties in the region guarantee unforgettable moments during the World Cup weekend in PillerseeTal.

All information about the Biathlon World Cup can be found HERE !

PillerseeTal - the Nordic stronghold in the Kitzbühel Alps

In recent years, PillerseeTal has developed into a real Nordic center in Tyrol, in addition to its alpine roots. Cross-country skiers will find more than 100 kilometers of trails in both classic and skating techniques , professional service facilities, cross-country schools, rental shops and shops . Due to the special snow guarantee in the snowiest region of Tyrol , the cross-country ski runs are in operation from December to March. If you would like to follow in the footsteps of the biathlon world champions, you are guaranteed to hit the bullseye at the weekly guest biathlon in Hochfilzen.

Experience the fascination of biathlon:

If you would like to follow in the footsteps of the world-class biathletes, you have the best opportunity to do so in PillerseeTal : After one or more laps on the cross-country ski run, you have to prove your accuracy. Information and registration at the "nordic academy" in Hochfilzen ( www.nordicacademy.at ) or at the "Tiroler cross-country school SINUS Georg Worter" in St. Ulrich am Pillersee ( www.sinus-sportadventures.at ).