| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Czech Republic |
| Dates | 27 September – 5 October |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | Various (in 2 host cities) |
| Champions |  Russia (15th title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP |  Barbara Jelić |
| Official website | |
| Website | |
The 1997 Women's European Volleyball Championship was the 20th edition of the event, organised by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in Brno and Zlín, Czech Republic from 27 September to 5 October 1997.