Things to know about the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025
Everything about the World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025
Discover all the important information about the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Our overview will help you plan your skiing holiday during the exciting competitions - regardless of whether you want to experience this event up close and visit the races or simply experience the special flair in Saalbach Hinterglemm during this international sporting event.
Info & interesting facts
Look forward to the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025, a highlight in the international winter sports calendar, taking place in picturesque Saalbach Hinterglemm. In this blog post you will find everything you need to know about the event, from arrival, the races, side events and supporting programme to departure, and how you can ideally enjoy your stay with us at the 4* Superior Hotel Unterschwarzachhof during the exciting competitions.
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 will take place from 4 to 16 February 2025 on the Zwölferkogel in Saalbach Hinterglemm. At this top international event, the top athletes from numerous countries will compete for the world championship title - a top-class event in the immediate vicinity of our 4*S Hotel Unterschwarzachhof. The sports programme includes giant slalom and slalom for men and women as well as downhill and super-G.
Men's programme
- Monday, 03.02.2025
Official arrival - Tuesday, 04.02.2025
Team Parallel & Opening Ceremony - Wednesday, 05.02.2025
1st Downhill Training Men - Thursday, 06.02.2025
2nd Downhill Training Men - Friday, 07.02.2025
Men Super G - Saturday, 08.02.2025
3rd Downhill Training Men - Sunday, 09.02.2025
Downhill Men - Monday, 10.02.2025
Reserve day - Wednesday, 12.02.2025
Team Kombination (DH/SL) - Thursday, 13.02.2025
Giant Slalom Qualification - Friday, 14.02.2025
Men Giant Slalom - Saturday, 15.02.2025
Slalom Qualification - Sunday, 16.02.2025
Men Slalom
Final ceremony
Ladies programme
- Monday, 03.02.2025
Official Arrival Day - Tuesday, 04.02.2025
1st Training Downhill Ladies
Team Parallel & Opening Ceremony - Wednesday, 05.02.2025
2nd Training Downhill Ladies - Thursday, 06.02.2025
Ladies' Super G - Friday, 07.02.2025
3rd Training Downhill Ladies - Saturday, 08.02.2025
Ladies' Downhill - Monday, 10.02.2025
Reserve day - Tuesday, 11.02.2025
Team Kombination (DH/SL) - Wednesday, 12.02.2025
Giant Slalom Qualification - Thursday, 13.02.2025
Ladies' Giant Slalom - Friday, 14.02.2025
Slalom Qualification - Saturday, 15.02.2025
Ladies' Slalom - Sunday, 16.02.2025
Final Ceremony
Here you will find an overview of the tickets and the stadium map as a PDF/German (as of 05/2024) as well as the race programme as a PDF/German (as of 05/2024).
Things to know about the tickets:
Currently only advantage passes are available. Day tickets will be available for sale from 01 October 2024
Advantage passes are non-personalised multi-day tickets, i.e. transferable to other persons if required. (approx. 15 % discount compared to the day ticket prices)
- WM Advantage Pass
Valid for one person for 10 races from 06.02. to 16.02.2025 (women's super-G, men's super-G, women's downhill, men's downhill, women's team combination, men's team combination, women's giant slalom, men's giant slalom, women's slalom, men's slalom) - Speed advantage pass
Valid for one person for 4 races from 06.02. to 09.02.2025 (all speed races: Women's Super-G, Men's Super-G, Women's Downhill, Men's Downhill) - Advantage pass Speed & Technique
Valid for one person for 6 races from 11 February to 16 February 2025 (all races in week 2: women's team combination, men's team combination, women's giant slalom, men's giant slalom, women's slalom, men's slalom) - Tickets for team parallel competition and opening ceremony on 4 February 2025
available separately as soon as the programme for the opening ceremony is fixed. -
Children under the age of 6 (born in 2019 and younger) have free entry to the finish stadium, but require their own ticket (max. 2 children) - available directly on site at the ticket control or at the box offices in the event area.
Information on travelling to the Alpine World Ski Championships 2025
Your fastest way to a top-class event - no matter how you arrive, unforgettable sporting events and experiences await you in Saalbach Hinterglemm, because the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 not only aims to become a World Championships of short distances for the athletes and spectators, but also aims to play a pioneering role in terms of innovative infrastructure and sustainability.
TOP: All lifts and pistes in the entire Skicircus are also in operation during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships!
on skis to the Zwölferkogel
It is possible to travel quickly and easily on skis from all resorts in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. This sporty journey to the venues of the 2025 FIS Alpine Ski World Championships on the Zwölferkogel is not only a sporting highlight, but also a good reason to take advantage of the perfect pistes.
Travelling by car from the north/north-west (vignette-free & toll-free)
Motorway from Munich: (please note no motorway toll) Motorway exit Siegsdorf - Lofer - Saalfelden - Maishofen - Saalbach-Hinterglemm - continue to Hinterglemm
to the hotel:
after the tunnel in Hinterglemm turn left, then right at the first junction onto Schwarzacherweg - after approx. 250 m (left) you will reach the Unterschwarzachhof. A free car park is available for our hotel guests. An e-charging station can be used (for a fee). From the hotel you can reach the finish area of the Alpine World Ski Championships on foot in just a few minutes. Or you can use the ski connection via the 12er X-Press and the Zwölferkogel cable car to follow the races along the tracks.
to the Zwölferkogel:
approx. 80 m after the tunnel exit, turn left into the Zwölferkogel car park.
By car TO SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM FROM THE SOUTH/EAST
Tauern motorway (A10): Exit Bischofshofen - Schwarzach/St. Veit - Zell am See - Maishofen - Saalbach-Hinterglemm - continue to Hinterglemm - after the tunnel in Hinterglemm you reach the hotel as follows
to the hotel:
after the tunnel in Hinterglemm turn left, then right at the first junction onto Schwarzacherweg - after approx. 250 metres (left) you will reach the Unterschwarzachhof. A free car park is available for our hotel guests. An e-charging station can be used (for a fee). From the hotel you can reach the finish area of the Alpine World Ski Championships on foot in just a few minutes. Or you can use the ski connection via the 12er X-Press and the Zwölferkogel cable car to follow the races along the tracks.
to the Zwölferkogel:
approx. 80 m after the tunnel exit, turn left into the Zwölferkogel car park.
From the Unterschwarzachhof to the event location (12-er Kogel)
The race track on the Zwölferkogel
All races are held on the Zwölferkogel in Hinterglemm. A mountain that combines the World Cup slopes of all disciplines with just one finish area. At the 2024 World Cup final, the athletes already had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the mountain a year before the Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach.
The women's downhill, super-G, slalom and men's slalom races will be held on the "Ulli Maier" race course, while the men's downhill, super-G, giant slalom, women's giant slalom and the team parallel competition will take place on the "Schneekristall" race course.
Ski operations (all lifts and pistes) in the entire Skicircus are also guaranteed during the SKI World Championships.
Saalbach Hinterglemm & the sport of skiing
Saalbach Hinterglemm has long been a centre of ski sport. Since 1972, when Annemarie Moser-Pröll won a World Cup race here, Saalbach Hinterglemm has established itself as a World Cup venue. The region is known for its outstanding infrastructure and passionate skiing culture. In 1991, the Alpine Ski World Championships were held here, which became known as the Sun World Championships.
The winter sports paradise in the Skicircus
The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the largest ski areas in Austria and offers 270 km of pistes, 70 lifts and over 60 huts. The region offers ideal conditions for skiers and visitors.
Celebrate in style at Der Schwarzacher
And after the race, head to the restaurant and après-ski location "Der Schwarzacher" just a 5-minute walk from the finish area (right next to the Unterschwarzach gondola lift and the floodlit piste). The athletes' top sporting performance is celebrated together in a stylish atmosphere with good food and a relaxed atmosphere.
4*S Hotel Unterschwarzachhof right by the action at the Alpine Ski World Championships
All the highlights of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships take place right on our doorstep. Imagine waking up in one of our cosy rooms, enjoying a hearty breakfast and then looking out of the window directly onto the famous Zwölferkogel piste. Some rooms and suites offer an exclusive view of the race course on the Zwölferkogel.
The World Alpine Ski Championships 2025 is not only a sporting event, but also a perfect opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of Saalbach Hinterglemm. Whether you are a passionate skier or simply want to enjoy the wintry mountain world, this place has something for everyone.
Our luxury family and wellness hotel, strategically located close to the World Cup course, not only offers you the comfort and luxury of a first-class stay, but also the exciting opportunity to experience the World Cup final up close. Away from the racing action, we will spoil you with relaxing wellness offers, culinary delights and comfortable family accommodation. This makes our hotel the ideal retreat for guests looking for a balanced skiing holiday, where sporting excitement and relaxing recreation are perfectly combined.
Where will the alpine ski world championships 2025 take place?
The 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships will take place on the Zwölferkogel (12er) in Hinterglemm - all races on one mountain. The women's downhill, super-G, slalom and men's slalom races will be held on the "Ulli Maier" race course, while the men's downhill, super-G, giant slalom, women's giant slalom and the team parallel competition will take place on the "Schneekristall" race course.
When are the 2025 World Ski Championships in Saalbach?
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 will take place from 4 to 16 February 2025 in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria.
Is the hotel family-friendly and suitable for a skiing holiday during the FIS World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025?
Yes, our hotel is family-friendly and offers various activities and facilities that are perfect for families - including childcare (daily until 22:00).
How close is the hotel to the World Championships course?
Our hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the FIS World Ski Championships Saalbach course, giving you easy access to the races. The race course on the Zwölferkogel is opposite the Unterschwarzachhof - you can reach the finish area on foot in just a few minutes.
What can I experience besides the World Championship races in Saalbach Hinterglemm?
The region offers a variety of winter sports activities and breathtaking scenery. At the Hotel Unterschwarzachhof you can enjoy wellness with indoor and outdoor pools, childcare, culinary highlights and much more.
Where can I get tickets for the FIS World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025?
Tickets are available from the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 ticket store. Day tickets will be available from October 1, 2024 in the ticket store, for all other tickets, such as fan club tickets, VIP tickets, etc. please contact ticketing@saalbach2025.com now.
saalbach2025.comAre there any special events as part of the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships?
Yes, in addition to the races, there are various accompanying events and activities.
Can I ski undisturbed during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025?
Yes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is open. There are no significant restrictions on skiing during the event.
What piste is Der Unterschwarzachhof located at?
Der Unterschwarzachhof is located in Saalbach Hinterglemm in the town of Hinterglemm, right on piste no. 10, next to the valley station for the Unterschwarzachbahn (A9) and the fun park lift (A8) with night park, floodlit piste and tubing route.