With a height of 21.16 meters, the newly constructed sandcastle in Denmark has set a Guinness World Record.
While most of us build sandcastles for fun, some people turn this activity into an incredible work of art. With creativity and extraordinary talent, they have created gigantic sculptures.
The height of the castle reaches 21.16 meters, over 3 meters taller than the previous record.
These truly are constructions that leave people staring in amazement. Recently, the world record for sand sculpture has been broken, attracting much attention due to the grandeur of the project.
The designers painstakingly built the world’s tallest sandcastle in Denmark using nearly 5,000 tons of sand. The height of the castle reaches 21.16 meters, surpassing the previous record by over 3 meters, which was a castle built in Germany in 2019. The German structure had a height of 16.68 meters, made from 4,000 tons of sand crafted by a team of 19 artisans using their skilled hands.
Specifically, the castle’s intricate structure resembles a pyramid, located in the small seaside town of Blokhus. The construction team, consisting of the world’s best 30 sand sculptors, used 4,860 tons of sand under the direction of Wilfred Stijger from the Netherlands.
Wilfred Stijger stated that he wanted to build a castle representing the power of the virus that has been wreaking havoc worldwide. The pinnacle of the castle features a model of a crown virus.
Wilfred Stijger said: “The virus affects people’s lives everywhere. The virus wants you to stay away from family and friends, avoid tourist destinations, and just stay home.”
To create a sturdy, cohesive structure, sand containing about 10% clay was used, and a layer of adhesive was applied to the outside after completion. This way, the structure can withstand the cold and windy conditions typical of autumn and winter.
Local residents in the Blokhus area were thrilled to see the prominent features of the coastal region incorporated into the sandcastle. For example, beach houses, lighthouses, and depictions of activities such as surfing.
The castle is expected to stand firm and withstand the heavy frost that typically arrives in Blokhus around February and March next year.
