Ice paradise Weissensee: Eismeister Jank transforms lakes into winter dreams

Ice paradise Weissensee: Eismeister Jank transforms lakes into winter dreams

At the picturesque Weissensee in Carinthia, winter is in full swing! Ice master Norbert Jank ensures perfect conditions on the ice surface. With his converted quad, he has already released an impressive round of around 3.5 kilometers. The cold nights have created the ice stable, currently the thickness between ten and 17 centimeters measures, which means optimal conditions for ice skaters and ice stock shooters. "We currently have ten to 15 centimeters, and that is sufficient for skating," explains Jank, satisfied, while he prepares the lanes and monitors the security that is of greatest priority for the many visitors.

the Weissensee as winter paradise

In the third and fourth week of January, this year's “Alternative Dutch Elfstadt tour” is on the plan. Thousands of Dutch ice skating runners have already registered to fight this traditional event on the frozen water. This event, which extends over 200 kilometers, promises a sporty highlight again this year. The Weissensee, which attracts thousands of ice athletes every year, is the only place where the Dutch tradition of ice skating has been preserved after it can take place less and less in her home country, as the Kurier reported.

Norbert Jank, who has perfected his knowledge of ice cream and the appropriate conditions for ice skating over the years as a self -taught. At temperatures of minus ten degrees, the ice grows up to two centimeters at night. "Eis area closed!" However, it is kept up again and again, especially after violent storms or melting foehn winds, which can severely affect the ice conditions. At the moment, many helpers work with Norbert to prepare the snow -covered ice surface for the upcoming sports events, because the pressure is growing as soon as the first athletes arrive. "We have always prepared the best ice rinks!" So Jank, also known as "The Ice Master". The exciting backdrop on the Weissensee is already attracting many walkers and winter lovers, while they enjoy the sound of rustling snow and the crows of the ice skaters, as reported in the orf Kärnten