Experience biathlon in Hochfilzen

• Hochfilzen is a biathlon training and competition centre in Tyrol’s Pillersee Valley.
• The World Cup brings spectators to the course and shooting range.
• Guest biathlon combines cross-country movement with supervised shooting.
• Registration for the guest offer is handled by the Nordic Academy.
• A summer guest session uses running or roller skis together with shooting.
• The competition training facility itself is not open for recreational use.

At a World Cup race, cross-country skiing sections alternate with shooting bouts. Athletes return to the stadium several times, and hits or misses have an immediate effect on the race. For a particular competition, the stadium plan, course map, travel arrangements and tickets determine how spectators reach and follow the event.

Access is also controlled away from race days. Visitors may watch training from the VIP grandstand in the main building, except during the World Cup and during event set-up or dismantling. This provides a spectator view without opening the range and competition trails for general use.

The regional guest biathlon offer provides a supervised introduction. In winter, the session includes cross-country skiing on the village trail, with professional staff accompanying participants at the shooting range. It includes a short introduction to the sport and, where needed, cross-country instruction in classic diagonal technique or skating technique.

The winter offer runs several times a week between December and Easter. The Nordic Academy handles information and registration. In summer, a guest summer-biathlon session is available to beginners and more experienced participants. It combines movement, such as running or roller skiing, with supervised shooting and an introduction to the sport. Registration is also through the Nordic Academy. These guest activities are the route for visitors who want to try biathlon rather than use the competition facility independently.

Spectating and training are kept separate. Visitors may watch athletes train from the VIP stand, but the shooting range, roller-ski track and trails of the competition facility are closed to them. The venue may be used only by squad members and active athletes belonging to IBU member associations or ÖSV member clubs.

Eligible athletes must submit training requests by email at least 24 hours before the session begins. For other visitors, the supervised guest biathlon is the appropriate participation offer. More background on the sport is available in the overview of biathlon.