Saalbach cheers: Ski-WM 2025 promises rousing competitions!

Saalbach cheers: Ski-WM 2025 promises rousing competitions!

Saalbach, Österreich - The preparations for the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2025 in Saalbach are in full swing. From 4th to 16th February the valley will again be the scene of spectacular competitions, and over 150,000 spectators and more than 600 athletes from over 60 nations are expected. This event is a continuation of the impressive ski history of Saalbach, which started in the Glemmtal in 1898 with the return of Josef Wallner, an early ski. href = "https://www.saalbach.com/de/service/stories/10-meilensteine-in-der-skigeschichte-von-saalbach-hinterglemm_m_377816"> Saalbach.com reported.

The first championships took place in this area in 1991 and became known as a "World Cup" due to the consistently beautiful weather. Since then, Saalbach has developed as one of the top ski areas and will again be in the international spotlight in 2025. A crucial moment at the upcoming World Championships is the revised competition format, which combines two specialists in a team, which ensures more excitement and shorter intervals, as the "Krone" reports. At the premiere, the Austrian team was able to cheer with Stephanie Venier and Katharina troops with a bronze medal, while Mikaela Shiffrin provided her comeback and the eighth World Cup gold for further highlights.

A look back at the ski history

Saalbach is not only a place of the competition, but also a historically important center for skiing. The first drag lift was opened in 1946 and was the longest in Austria with a length of 1,800 meters at that time. However, the deeper foundation for ski tourism was laid in 1903 when the first skiers came from Kitzbühel to Saalbach. The region is known for its special slopes and the high quality of the infrastructure, which is being expanded to meet the growing demands of winter sports enthusiasts.

With the soon-to-be Ski World Cup, another chapter is opened in the long history of Saalbach, which not only inspires its visitors with sporting success, but also with breathtaking landscapes and an excellent ski culture. In 2025, this fascinating legacy will again be the focus of attention and offer numerous emotions and exciting competitions.