1978 World Luge Championships
| Host City |
Imst |
| Country |
 AUT |
| Held |
21 β 22 January 1978 |
| Competitors |
12 |
| Countries |
5 |
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Singles |
Men |
β |
Medal |
3 |
3 |
| Doubles |
Men |
β |
Medal |
6 |
2 |
| Singles |
Women |
β |
Medal |
3 |
3 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
π₯ Gold |
π₯ Silver |
π₯ Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
Soviet Union |
 URS |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| 2 |
Italy |
 ITA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 3 |
Germany |
 GER |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| 4 |
Austria |
AUT |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
| 5 |
East Germany |
 GDR |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Medal winners