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The set-up for the World Cup party is in full swing

Isabelle Hörmann is working hard on the stage construction: The construction is in full swing.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

No stone is left unturned in Hinterglemm: The construction of the fan zone in the village center is progressing, including a mega stage for medal celebrations. The construction work even started back in November.

Three super concerts and a musical - the resort is pulling out all the stops for the World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. The World Championships stage is currently under construction.

On the Medal Plaza, halfway along the Fan Mile in the center of Hinterglemm, the trophies will be presented - hopefully to the delight of the local fans and many Austrian ski stars.

Regardless of who wins the race, the several thousand guests on the Medal Plaza are sure to be in for a real treat. Folk music, White Pearl Mountain Days Night and an Electric Love event are the highlights.

Soon to be set up: The giant stage on the Hinterglemm Medal Plaza.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

The foundations for the stage were laid back in November to ensure that the whole thing stands on dry ground. The loudspeakers were measured yesterday. Tobias Gailhofer, stage construction manager, explains: "It takes about a week to set up the stage and the technology. Then there's another week of programming."

Of course, everything will be ready for the start of the World Cup. Are he and his team hoping for many Austrian medals? Gailhofer: "We're already cheering our team on, but we're not all sports fans. For us, this is work."