Nordic Weekend 2026
Swiss-Ski’s Nordic disciplines will gather in Andermatt and Realp on August 22 and 23, 2026, for the 17th time. The Nordic Weekend is the largest off-snow event in the Swiss cross-country skiing and biathlon scene, bringing together athletes, partners, and fans for a weekend of activities.
The Nordic Weekend includes:
- Cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions
- Product presentations by partners from the Swiss Ski Pool
- Public program featuring various activities
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Shortened individual competition with penalty time per missed shot (biathlon)
- 8:00 a.m.: Race bib distribution, air rifle barracks in Realp
- 9:00–10:20 a.m.: Warm-up shooting, Realp biathlon facility
- 10:30 a.m.: Start at the roller ski track, Realp Biathlon Facility
Classic-style roller ski uphill race (cross-country skiing)
- Starting at 8:45 a.m.: Race number distribution, Trattoria Macolin, Andermatt
- 10:00 a.m.: Women’s start (junior and elite), Andermatt Wiler
- 10:25 a.m.: Men’s start (junior and elite), Andermatt Wiler
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Roller Ski Skating Race (Cross-Country and Biathlon)
- Starting at 9:30 a.m.: Junior Women’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 10:10 a.m.: Elite Women’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 10:45 a.m.: Junior Men’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 11:15 a.m.: Elite Men’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 12:15 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, Realp Armory
PUBLIC SIDE EVENTS:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Product Presentations
- 2:00–5:00 p.m.: Presentation of new products by the partners of the Swiss Ski Pool in the multipurpose hall.
Activities
- 9:30 a.m.: Meet at Trattoria Macolin, Andermatt
- 9:45 a.m.: Cable car ride to the Nätschen midway station
- 10:00 a.m.: Watch the Swiss-Ski Stars roller ski race
- 10:45 a.m.: Mountain run (4 × 1 km, starting every 10 minutes)
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch at Gütsch
- 1:00 p.m.: Ride on the cable car to Andermatt
- 1:20 p.m.: Meet at the multipurpose hall
- 1:30–3:00 p.m.: Three activity stations, each lasting 45 minutes, on a rotating basis
- 3:45 p.m.: Autograph session with the Swiss-Ski athletes in the multipurpose hall
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
The Nordic Weekend includes:
- Cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions
- Product presentations by partners from the Swiss Ski Pool
- Public program featuring various activities
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Shortened individual competition with penalty time per missed shot (biathlon)
- 8:00 a.m.: Race bib distribution, air rifle barracks in Realp
- 9:00–10:20 a.m.: Warm-up shooting, Realp biathlon facility
- 10:30 a.m.: Start at the roller ski track, Realp Biathlon Facility
Classic-style roller ski uphill race (cross-country skiing)
- Starting at 8:45 a.m.: Race number distribution, Trattoria Macolin, Andermatt
- 10:00 a.m.: Women’s start (junior and elite), Andermatt Wiler
- 10:25 a.m.: Men’s start (junior and elite), Andermatt Wiler
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Roller Ski Skating Race (Cross-Country and Biathlon)
- Starting at 9:30 a.m.: Junior Women’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 10:10 a.m.: Elite Women’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 10:45 a.m.: Junior Men’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 11:15 a.m.: Elite Men’s Start, Roller Ski Track, Realp Biathlon Facility
- 12:15 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, Realp Armory
PUBLIC SIDE EVENTS:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Product Presentations
- 2:00–5:00 p.m.: Presentation of new products by the partners of the Swiss Ski Pool in the multipurpose hall.
Activities
- 9:30 a.m.: Meet at Trattoria Macolin, Andermatt
- 9:45 a.m.: Cable car ride to the Nätschen midway station
- 10:00 a.m.: Watch the Swiss-Ski Stars roller ski race
- 10:45 a.m.: Mountain run (4 × 1 km, starting every 10 minutes)
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch at Gütsch
- 1:00 p.m.: Ride on the cable car to Andermatt
- 1:20 p.m.: Meet at the multipurpose hall
- 1:30–3:00 p.m.: Three activity stations, each lasting 45 minutes, on a rotating basis
- 3:45 p.m.: Autograph session with the Swiss-Ski athletes in the multipurpose hall
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
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Contact person
Swiss Ski / Home of Snowsports
Arastrasse 6
3048 Worblaufen
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