1979 World Luge Championships
| Host City |
Königssee |
| Country |
 GER |
| Held |
27 – 28 January 1979 |
| Competitors |
12 |
| Countries |
3 |
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Singles |
Men |
— |
Medal |
3 |
2 |
| Doubles |
Men |
— |
Medal |
6 |
2 |
| Singles |
Women |
— |
Medal |
3 |
3 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
East Germany |
 GDR |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| 2 |
Germany |
GER |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
| 3 |
Italy |
 ITA |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Medal winners