Four Hills Tournament and Two Nights Tour

The Four Hills Tournament is a prestigious ski jumping competition held annually since 1952. It consists of four events taking place on ski jumping hills located in Germany and Austria: Oberstdorf, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, and Bischofshofen.

The initial idea to organise this tournament arose in the summer of 1949 at the “Maler” house in Partenkirchen, Germany. The tournament takes place during the holiday season, starting in late December and concluding in early January. Each venue hosts two days of events, with a qualifying day followed by the final. The most prominent event is the New Year’s Day ski jumping contest, held on January 1st in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, attracting a vast international audience.

Throughout its history, the tournament has seen numerous champions. Finnish jumper Janne Ahonen holds the record for the most wins, with five victories. The trophy awarded to the winner is a golden eagle, weighing nearly 20 kilograms and with a wingspan of half a meter. This trophy has been awarded since 2012.

The 2024/2025 Four Hills Tournament is currently underway, with two of the four events completed. Stefan Kraft (AUT) finished first in the first event held in Oberstdorf (GER). And Daniel Tschofenig’s (AUT) victory in Garmisch-Partenkirchen propelled him to the top of the overall standings, continuing Austria’s strong performance in the tournament.

The tournament now moves to Austria for the final two events: Innsbruck on January 4 and Bischofshofen on January 6.

The Two Nights Tour is a women´s ski jumping competition held annually in Germany as a smaller counterpart to the prestigious Four Hills Tournament. Introduced in the 2023/2024 season, it consists of two consecutive night events under floodlights, creating a unique and exciting nighttime atmosphere for both competitors and spectators. While exact founding dates vary depending on recent changes, it was designed to bring a fresh perspective to ski jumping events with a focus on night-time excitement and shorter duration.

The Two Nights Tour for the 2024/2025 season concluded with Slovenian ski jumper Nika Prevc successfully defending her title by securing victories in both events.