Klagenfurt Beach Volleyball Major

U-shaped main grandstand for 5,000 spectators

A defining feature of the facility was the U-shaped main grandstand. It encircled Center Court and gave the beach volleyball facility a distinct stadium-like character. At the same time, the grandstand’s design brought the audience close to the action and created a special atmosphere during the matches. The main grandstand could seat approximately 5,000 spectators. It was complemented by additional grandstands and viewing areas surrounding Center Court. Two large video screens, each 17 meters high and 10 meters wide, provided spectators with a clear view of the action.

3,000 square meters of lakefront and VIP terrace

Another key component of the event infrastructure was the 3,000-square-meter lakeside and VIP terrace with 1,600 VIP seats. It complemented the grandstand complex by providing a spacious area for the tournament’s VIP guests. The construction of the platform areas directly on the shores of Lake Wörthersee was particularly challenging. A total of 200 square meters of platform area was built into the lake. As a result, the event infrastructure extended not only across the sandy areas surrounding Center Court but also into the lakeshore area of Lake Wörthersee.

1,400 metric tons of steel in just three weeks

Each year, there was a very short timeframe available for setting up the extensive event infrastructure. A total of 1,400 metric tons of steel was used. Seventeen assemblers completed the various structures in just three weeks. In addition to the grandstands and terraces, the scope of work also included press platforms, video structures, and various special platforms. In addition, office and restroom containers were integrated into the grandstands and press platforms. The large amount of steel and the wide variety of different structures required precise coordination of the individual tasks. As a result, the entire infrastructure was completed in time for the tournament.

20 Years of Beach Volleyball Infrastructure in Klagenfurt

From 1997 to 2016, NUSSLI continuously provided the event infrastructure for the beach volleyball tournament in Klagenfurt. Over this period, year after year, NUSSLI built grandstands, VIP areas, terraces, press platforms, video structures, and other special platforms for the tournament on Lake Wörthersee.

After 2016, the event changed venues. In 2017, the World Championship took place on the Danube Island in Vienna. NUSSLI built a large venue there with a capacity of over 10,000 people. From 2021 to 2023, NUSSLI also carried out the project in Vienna, in the city center in front of the InterContinental.

Sports Venues for Great Moments

NUSSLI has many years of experience in organizing sporting events and carries out Grandstands, Stadiums, and Arenas for various sports and event formats. This also includes the Beach Volleyball Major in Gstaad, in which NUSSLI Tribünen- und Event Infrastructure for international beach volleyball.

Our experience ranges from individual spectator and VIP areas to comprehensive stadium solutions. Even for large Soccer Projects For major national and international sporting events, NUSSLI develops the appropriate infrastructure for spectators, the media, and other event requirements. Structures, capacities, and equipment are tailored to each specific event.

The project in Klagenfurt is thus a prime example of the company’s long-standing expertise in grandstand construction and sports event infrastructure—from the beach volleyball arena on Lake Wörthersee to international sports arenas and stadiums.