| Host city | Kongsberg | ||
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| Country | Norway | ||
| Events | 4 | ||
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The 1978 World Orienteering Championships, the 7th World Orienteering Championships, were held in Kongsberg, Norway, 15–17 September 1978.
The championships had four events; individual contests for men and women, and relays for men and women.