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HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER, from wood to wonders
HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER, from wood to wonders

Wooden Sphere

Steinberg am See in Germany

© Corvin Oelschlaeger | HESS TIMBER
© inMotion Park Seenland GmbH
© Corvin Oelschlaeger | HESS TIMBER
© inMotion Park Seenland GmbH
© inMotion Park Seenland GmbH
© Corvin Oelschlaeger | HESS TIMBER
© inMotion Park Seenland GmbH
© inMotion Park Seenland GmbH
© Corvin Oelschlaeger | HESS TIMBER

In 2019, a masterpiece of engineering opened its doors in Steinberg am See, Germany. The worldwide largest walkable wooden sphere (capacity for 950 visitors at a time) by inMotion Park Seenland GmbH is superlative in many ways. With a weight of over 500 tons, a height of 40 metres and a diameter of almost 50 metres, this project can already be seen from afar. 627 m³ of glued laminated timber, 190 tons of steel parts, 40,000 screws, 18,000 bolts/building screws/dowels, 3,300 m² cladding panels and 2,200 meters of railing - these are just a few of the key features of this enormous project. HESS TIMBER was responsible for concept & consulting, planning, project management, production, component delivery and assembly.

Project information
Location: Steinberg am See in Germany
Customer: Almholz VertriebsgmbH
Structural analysis and design: HESS TIMBER
Building owner: inMotion Park GmbH
Year of construction: 2018
Products used: Glued laminated timber in spruce and larch.
Special features: The worldwide largest walkable wooden sphere with capacity of 950 visitors at a time.