The 20 cm thick layer of ice over the Brno dam lake looks safe, but it is still highly recommended to avoid some places while skating.
Updated on 2/27: Due to the warm weather, the ice is not thick enough anymore. According to the municipal police, skating over the dam lake is not safe.
Walking, skating or skiing on the ice is safe only in the part of the lake that lies closest to Brno (map). Municipal police has already rescued several people falling down to the cold water through a thin, gappy ice which is to be found near Sokolské koupaliště (map).
The police therefore asks people not to enter areas marked with caution tapes and to listen to their instructions on the place.
It is possible that the ice will thin up next week, when the temperatures will rise again. If you want to get some fresh air, find some time for skating this weekend.
