1997 World Orienteering Championships
| Host city | Grimstad |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Events | 6 |
The 1997 World Orienteering Championships, the 17th World Orienteering Championships, were held in Grimstad, Norway, 11–16 August 1997.
The championships had six events; the classic distance (formerly called individual) for men and women, the short distance for men and women, and relays for men and women.