Information for spectators
Public events and information on competitions
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CISM World Orienteering Championships
More than 260 athletes from 25 nations are taking part in the CISM World Orienteering Championships in Stans and the surrounding area. The CISM, or International Military Sports Council, is the international federation for military sport. The CISM World Orienteering Championships are military world championships. The participants are the world’s best athletes.
The long-distance, relay and sprint events take the athletes to different parts of Central Switzerland.
Swiss athletes
Six women and six men have been selected to represent Switzerland.
Women:
Simona Aebersold, Sofie Bachmann, Inès Berger, Anna Gasser, Lilly Graber and Paula Gross
Men:
Fabian Aebersold, Reto Egger, Tino Polsini, Riccardo Rancan, Pascal Schärer and Benjamin Wey
Substitutes: Seline Sannwald and Timo Tantanini
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will take place on 20 October 2026 at 5.30 pm in the village square in Stans.
We are delighted to celebrate the official launch of the event together with the public.
Important information in the event of bad weather:
Should weather conditions threaten to disrupt the smooth running of the opening ceremony, the final decision on whether it will go ahead will be made on 16 October 2026. The relevant information will then be published on our website.
City-Sprint in Sarnen
On 25 October 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon, the City Sprint will take place in Sarnen.
The finish line is located near the Sarnen Regional Sports Centre. Spectators can look forward to exciting competitions and thrilling moments. Come and see the athletes up close and help create a fantastic atmosphere along the course and in the finish area.