| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  West Germany |
| Venue(s) | Düsseldorf, Ratingen (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | April 4 - April 9 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |  Finland (1st title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Games played | 20 |
| Goals scored | 220 (11 per game) |
The 1989 IIHF European Women Championships (ice hockey) was held April 4–9, 1989, in West Germany, the first European Championship to be held. Finland won their first title with a 7–1 victory over neighbours Sweden in the Final. The hosts West Germany picked up the bronze after edging past Norway on penalty shots.