| Host city | Hochfilzen |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Events | 8 |
| Opening | 4 March 2005 |
| Closing | 13 March 2005 |
The 40th Biathlon World Championships were held in 2005 for the third time in Hochfilzen, Austria from 4 to 13 March. Approximately 80,000 spectators went to see the competitions. The mixed relay, contested for the first time in the World Championships, was held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.