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

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