Klagenfurt excited: Mega hill attracts 40,000 spectators!

Klagenfurt excited: Mega hill attracts 40,000 spectators!

In the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, there is a spectacular sport event in January: 180 athletes will compete on a newly built 45-meter-high ski jump. The Carinthian snowboarder Anna Gasser was also involved in the development of the event. The ski jump will be the central element of the event because the athletes almost jump into the valley almost vertically before being catapulted over a kicker at a dizzying height. Patrick Riepl, the organizer, explained that preparations began on December 4, and that up to 50 employees are deployed every day. In the week of the event, their number will increase to around 150. To complete the ski jump, a further 1,500 cubic meters of snow are delivered shortly before Christmas.

economic effects and media attention

In addition to the sporting performance, the event will also bring considerable economic advantages. According to Mayor Christian Scheider, a gross value added of around six million euros are expected when 40,000 spectators visit the event, of which around 20,000 come from other regions. There are also services that bring in an additional 2.5 million euros. In addition, more than 15 television stations, including the German ARD, will report live from the stadium. This will increase the visibility of complaints beyond the national borders. After the sporting competitions, the ski jump is also converted into a stage for concerts, so that the event will also cause a sensation musically, as the preparations already indicate.

The connection to theater and art culture, as is anchored in the German-speaking world, opens up a wide range of interesting vocabulary and forms of expression. The term “stage” plays a central role in this context. The performances of the athletes and later concerts transform the stadium into a place of sport, but also into a cultural center that exudes the magic of performance and the fascination of performance, just as the case is the case in the theater. Such events impressively show how sport and culture can interlock, which is not only a pleasure for the audience, but also strengthens the venue itself, as ORF Carinthia reports .

The anticipation for this event series is noticeable, and the combination of sports and music is undoubtedly an experience that makes the hearts of the spectators beat faster.