The governing body will, however, be remaining in the German town of Berchtesgaden and are relocating just 150 metres from their current premises.

They have decided to take up residence in the Nonntal 10 building, which is currently under construction.

The Executive Board of the FIL has agreed unanimously to acquire the ground floor of the building, with the organisation targeting a moving in date of July 2017.

An FIL statement welcoming the move was published on the organisation's website.

"The new offices have all the space and facilities required to ensure that our employees can continue to provide a professional service for our member associations and partners," it read.

The FIL is headed by German President Josef Fendt, a double world champion and an Olympic silver medallist in men's singles luge.

Once moved in, the governing body will use the building to hone their preparations for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, which will take place less than a year after they arrive.

Berchtesgaden is near to the Königssee sliding track, one of the premier venues for the sports of luge, bobsleigh and skeleton.