2016 European Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Sweden |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Dates | 4–18 December |
| Teams | 16 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Norway (7th title) |
| Runners-up | Netherlands |
| Third place | France |
| Fourth place | Denmark |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 47 |
| Goals scored | 2,309 (49.13 per match) |
| Attendance | 148,800 (3,166 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Nora Mørk (53 goals) |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Nycke Groot |
The 2016 European Women's Handball Championship was held in Sweden from 4 to 18 December 2016. It was the second time that Sweden hosts the tournament, after it also hosted the 2006 European Women's Handball Championship.
Sweden was awarded the championship on the EHF Congress in Monaco on 23 June 2012.
Norway won their seventh title after a 30–29 victory over the Netherlands. France captured the bronze medal, after a 25–22 victory over Denmark.