Reconstruction and modernization started in March 2016, now the "Grosse Titlis" hill in Engelberg (SUI) is ready for the next years on the ski jumping World Cup calendar of the International Ski Federation (FIS). The Swiss invested 2.9 million Swiss Francs (about 2.67 million Euro).

The take-off table was moved back four meters and raised for two meters. The inrun is shorter, the flight curve now meets the modern requirements of the FIS will be lower.

Illuminated inrun track 

Also the inrun track is new. The newly installed modern cooling system provides a perfect ice track also under difficult weather conditions. This cooling system will make the work of the hill-team a lot easier. In addition there will also be a world premiere: a dynamic, controllable illumination within the track. The fans can really look forward to this innovation, which will be installed, in this or a similar form, on more hills in the future.

Video: Illuminated inrun track

Modern flood lights

The hill is now also equipped with a new, TV-ready flood light. This newly installed flood light allows night competition in Engelberg.

The World Cup in Engelberg is traditionally held on the last weekend before Christmas. This year will be the first time, that the qualification on Friday and Saturday's competition will take place in the evening.

Program for the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Engelberg 2016

Friday, December 16, 2016

02:00 pm: Official Training (2 rounds)
05:00 pm: Qualification

Saturday, December 17, 2016

03:00 pm: Trial Round
04:00 pm: 1st Competition Round
followed by final round and award ceremony

Sunday, December 18, 2016

12.30 pm: Qualification
02:00 pm: 1st Competition Round
followed by final round and award ceremony

Source: fis-ski.com