Harrachstein Snow Castle Being Built in Harrachov!!!

The winter time weather conditions are favourable in Harrachov, so there is almost nothing that might prevent the construction of the snow castle that will dominate the area around the ski slopes and cross-country skiing tracks behind the Skicentrum hotel in Harrachov.

Harrachstein Snow Castle Being Built in Harrachov!!!

The winter time weather conditions are favourable in Harrachov, so there is almost nothing that might prevent the construction of the snow castle that will dominate the area around the ski slopes and cross-country skiing tracks behind the Skicentrum hotel in Harrachov.

This interesting building – though transitory, due to the weather changes – called Harrachstein was first built last year and it was extremely successful. At that time it was the largest snow building in the Czech Republic. It will be the same this year, when the castle should provide children with even more fun in the form of a big slide, which will be groomed by a ski cat. It is already obvious that the castle is going to be significantly larger. Last year it was 40 x 25 metres and it was adorned by a thirteen-metre tower and two smaller citadels.

The building material for the castle already started to be made by two snow guns at the end of last year. The thaw at the beginning of the new year did not harm the building. On the contrary, the material acquired the necessary density and durability.

The castle is planned to be finished at the beginning of February, which is when the main castle festivities should take place, including medieval music, knights' tournaments, and, of course, an attempt to seize the snow fort with the public participating. All the news will be announced in advance. It certainly makes Harrachov worth visiting...

The construction of the snow castle is an enterprise of the employees of Sportovní areál Harrachov, a.s.

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