| 1979 European Curling Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Varese, Italy |
| Arena | Palaghiaccio |
| Dates | 18–24 November |
| Men's winner |  Scotland |
| Curling club | Hamilton & Thornyhill CC, Hamilton |
| Skip | Jimmy Waddell |
| Third | Willie Frame |
| Second | Jim Forrest |
| Lead | George Bryan |
| Finalist |  Sweden (Jan Ullsten) |
| Women's winner |  Switzerland |
| Curling club | Basel-Albeina CC, Basel |
| Skip | Gaby Casanova |
| Third | Betty Bourquin |
| Second | Linda Thommen |
| Lead | Rosi Manger |
| Finalist | Sweden (Birgitta Törn) |
« 1978 1980 » | |
The 1979 European Curling Championships were held from 18 to 24 November at the Palaghiaccio arena in Varese, Italy.
The Scottish men's team won their first European title, and the Swiss women's team won their first European title.
For the first time, the men's team of Wales took part in the European Championship.