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The World Rowing Championships – a spectacle for the entire city – are already on the horizon

Just one year to go until the global rowing festival on Lake Rotsee. From August 23 to 29, 2027, the world’s top rowers will compete for medals in the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events, as well as for qualifying spots for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

500 days until the 2027 World Rowing Championships!

In just 500 days, Lucerne will welcome the World Rowing Championships. From 23 to 29 August 2027, the Rotsee will once again become the stage for world-class rowing, drawing the attention of the international rowing community to one of the sport’s most prestigious venues. The championships will be a major international sporting event for Lucerne, combining elite competition, emotion and the unique setting of the city and the lake.

World Rowing Championships 2027 seeking Swiss clubs to host training camps

The 2027 World Rowing Championships will take place at the Rotsee in Lucerne. As the host nation, we want to enable as many teams as possible to prepare ideally for this major regatta.

International match atmosphere right from the start and a heart-stopping final

The SWISS ROWING team impressed once again on the semi-final day of the LUCERNE REGATTA. Three more duos punched their ticket for the A-finals, meaning that Swiss women and men will be rowing for the medals in five boat classes on Sunday.

The Swiss team among the world’s best

A podium finish and numerous top placings in the Olympic boat classes as well as Claire Ghiringhelli's historic victory in pararowing: SWISS ROWING can be satisfied with its performance at the LUCERNE REGATTA.

The IOC President’s premiere visit to the LUCERNE REGATTA

At the LUCERNE REGATTA, the new IOC President Kirsty Coventry visited a sporting event for the first time in her new role. In addition to the World Cup races, there was also a lot going on.

The ultimate motivational boost for young Swiss talent

The successful premiere of the Talents Cup, the new mixed format of the LUCERNE REGATTA and SWISS ROWNG, was crowned in the midst of the world's elite on the Rotsee. The first champion is Seeclub Zürich, the medals were presented by top stars of the scene.

The double home advantage and the question of all questions

Swiss Rowing is taking part in the LUCERNE REGATTA on Lake Rotsee with a large contingent. 23 Swiss men and women will be competing at the Swiss rowing highlight of the year this weekend. A weekend full of spectacle is guaranteed.

An all-round successful launch day on the “Göttersee”

The LUCERNE REGATTA 2025 got off to an ideal start. 600 participants from 44 nations found the best outdoor conditions at the start of the weekend on Lake Rotsee.