Biathlon Östersund 2027 – World Cup, crowds and winter atmosphere in March

For many people Östersund is closely tied to biathlon. It shows not just at the stadium but across the city. Hotels fill up, restaurants get extra life and many visitors combine the races with a few days in the centre, by Storsjön or in one of the city's winter-open cafés and restaurants.

How biathlon in Östersund feels

Biathlon in Östersund is more than just races on the track. It's the sound of the crowd, wax techs and officials, blue-and-yellow flags, winter air and that tension when everything comes down to the shooting range.

What's great about Östersund as an event city is that the ski stadium is close to town. You can watch races during the day and head back into the centre for dinner, your hotel room, shopping or a calm evening walk. That makes the race weekend easy to experience even for those who don't want to deal with long transfers.

Programme for the biathlon World Cup 2027

The official race programme for the Östersund World Cup covers 11–14 March 2027. Programme and start times can always be adjusted closer to the event, so check the official event site before you travel.

See the current World Cup programme for Östersund at the Swedish Biathlon Federation.

Accommodation during biathlon in Östersund 2027

During major events in Östersund, a central location is especially valuable. When lots of visitors are in town at once, being able to walk to restaurants, cafés, shops and evening life without needing a car or taxi makes life much easier.

Hotel Emma sits on Prästgatan in central Östersund. You stay close to the city's restaurants, shops and Storsjön while still having a good starting point for getting out to Östersund Ski Stadium.

Getting to Östersund Ski Stadium

Östersund Ski Stadium is close to the centre compared to many other large sports venues. During events, traffic, parking and transport can be affected, so it's wise to check current information before race days.

From central Östersund visitors typically get to the arena by bus, taxi or on foot depending on the weather, time and where you're staying. During larger events the organiser may also give specific recommendations for spectator flows and transport.

Practical tips for the race weekend

• Book accommodation early. Major events mean central rooms often go fast.
• Dress warmly and in layers. Even in March it can be cold, especially standing still as a spectator.
• Bring comfortable winter shoes. Conditions can be snow, ice or slush depending on the weather.
• Check the official programme close to the trip – times and details can change.
• Plan dinners. Popular restaurants can fill up during major event weekends.

Looking for dinner and coffee inspiration? Read our guide to outdoor dining and restaurants on Prästgatan.

Experience more of Östersund on the same trip

Biathlon is the headline, but Östersund is worth more than just the race days. If you can stay an extra night you can experience more of the city.

Walk down to Storsjön, visit Jamtli, browse the shops in the centre, have coffee at one of the city's cafés, or take a trip across to Frösön if the weather allows.

Short summary

Biathlon Östersund 2027 runs 11–14 March at Östersund Ski Stadium. It will be one of the winter's big event weekends in the city, with World Cup racing, crowds and lots of life in the centre.