Overview
- Sebastian Ströbel said he broke two fingers during a stunt in the final shooting block and required an operation, prompting a brief production pause.
- Production is on a holiday break with scenes already in the can, and outlets report filming is expected to continue in the new year toward a late‑2026 broadcast.
- The series closed its 17th season this week, extending a strong audience run that recently included about four million viewers and a 17.9% market share on December 11.
- Producers continue to stage real alpine sequences with stunt teams, mountain guides and on‑site medical support, though they acknowledge residual risk.
- Casting updates point to guest turns by Jan Sosniok and Jessica Ginkel in the upcoming season, and the fifth fan day is scheduled for June 12, 2026 in Ramsau.