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Winterswijk Natural Ice Track Offers Brief Weekend Skating Before Expected Pause

A white-coated surface with overnight spraying yielded thin ice that remains vulnerable to warmer forecasts.

Overview

  • The 400‑metre outdoor track opened at 08:15 on Saturday and reopened Sunday morning after additional surface work.
  • Ice measured about 5 millimetres on Saturday and approached a centimetre by early Sunday, according to the ice master.
  • Roughly 200–300 people skated on Saturday and about 150 came Sunday morning before access was halted at noon.
  • Organizers left the door open for a Sunday evening session if conditions allowed, then plan to close after the weekend.
  • Preparation depended on volunteers and a long‑arm sprayer, with a white top coating helping the surface cool and hold ice.