The 29th World Orienteering Championships was held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 14 to 21 July 2012.

[1][2] A total of 46 countries participated at this World Championships.

[3] The sprint finals were held on 14 July 2012 at Lausanne-Ouchy.

[4] The middle distance finals were held on 17 July 2012 at St-Cergue / La Givrine.

[5] The long distance finals were held on 19 July 2012 at Chalet-à-Gobet.