The 2006 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in Sweden from 7 to 17 December.

It was won by Norway after beating Russia 27–24 in the final match.

If Norway also becomes the 2007 World champion, the 2nd place team will qualify for the Olympics.

The European Championships will be held in the following cities: Note: Bold indicates champion for that year.

Marit Malm Frafjord, Terese Pedersen, Gro Hammerseng, Kristine Lunde,Marianne Rokne, Katrine Lunde, Else-Marthe Sørlie, Gøril Snorroeggen,Anette Hovind Johansen, Karoline Dyhre Breivang, Kari Aalvik Grimsbø,Ragnhild Aamodt, Anne Kjersti Suvdal, Kari Mette Johansen,Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth, Katja Nyberg and Tonje NøstvoldHead coach: Marit Breivik Source: EHF Archived 2020-12-02 at the Wayback Machine Source: EHF Source: EHF