| Host city | Oslo (men) Falun (women) |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway (men) Sweden (women) |
| Events | 6 |
| Opening | 18 February 1986 (men) 18 February 1986 (women) |
| Closing | 23 February 1986 (men) 26 February 1986 (women) |
The 22nd Biathlon World Championships for men were held in 1986 in Oslo, Norway. The 3rd women's world championships were held in Falun, Sweden.[1]