| Host city | Oberstdorf |
|---|---|
| Country |  West Germany |
| Events | 13 |
| Opening | February 12, 1987 |
| Closing | February 21, 1987 |
The FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1987 took place 11–21 February 1987 in Oberstdorf, West Germany. Following the domination of the skating technique at the previous championships, the International Ski Federation (FIS) introduced separate cross-country skiing races in the classical technique and the freestyle technique at these championships. For the only time (besides the 1988 Winter Olympics), the relays consisted of four freestyle legs.