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Monte Rosa Hut, Zermatt, Switzerland
The new hut on the Monte Rosa massif was inaugurated in 2009. It’s a hi-tech hut built with wood and covered with an aluminum shell. The hut is almost self-sufficient energy-wise and can produce up to 90 percent of its energy itse… Read full text
Monte Rosa Hut, Zermatt, Switzerland
The new hut on the Monte Rosa massif was inaugurated in 2009. It’s a hi-tech hut built with wood and covered with an aluminum shell. The hut is almost self-sufficient energy-wise and can produce up to 90 percent of its energy itself. Going to Monte Rosa Hut requires a hike of at least 4 hours and involves glacier crossing.
Alpine Shelter, Skuta Mountain, Slovenia
Designed by architectural firm OFIS and students from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2016, the Skuta Hut is a mountain shelter located at the mountain tops of Mount Skuta in Slovenia’s Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The purpose of the… Read full text
Alpine Shelter, Skuta Mountain, Slovenia
Designed by architectural firm OFIS and students from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2016, the Skuta Hut is a mountain shelter located at the mountain tops of Mount Skuta in Slovenia’s Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The purpose of the bivouac is to serve as a shelter for mountain climbers.
The Goûter Hut, Mont Blanc, France
The Goûter Hut is a mountain refuge located at 3,835 meters on the way to the summit of Mont Blanc. The new hut was built in 2013 and can be reached in five hours by foot from Nid d’Aigle, the terminus of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc… Read full text
The Goûter Hut, Mont Blanc, France
The Goûter Hut is a mountain refuge located at 3,835 meters on the way to the summit of Mont Blanc. The new hut was built in 2013 and can be reached in five hours by foot from Nid d’Aigle, the terminus of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc. Hiking to the refuge is an extreme alpinism course, only suitable for experienced mountaineers.
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Margherita Hut, Monte Rosa, Italy
This alpine refuge has been called Europe’s highest hotel – at 4,554 meters (14,941 ft) above sea level, it is also the highest building in Europe. It has 70 beds and is open from early June to early September every year. There’s … Read full text
Margherita Hut, Monte Rosa, Italy
This alpine refuge has been called Europe’s highest hotel – at 4,554 meters (14,941 ft) above sea level, it is also the highest building in Europe. It has 70 beds and is open from early June to early September every year. There’s also an unmanaged winter facility with 12 beds. The hike to the hut is strenuous and requires good alpine knowledge.
Messner Mountain Museum, Kronplatz, Italy
This museum, designed by the British architect Zaha Hadid, features a permanent exhibition dedicated to mountain climbing. MMM Corones opened in 2015 at the top of Kronplatz mountain. It’s located at an altitude of 2,275 meters ab… Read full text
Messner Mountain Museum, Kronplatz, Italy
This museum, designed by the British architect Zaha Hadid, features a permanent exhibition dedicated to mountain climbing. MMM Corones opened in 2015 at the top of Kronplatz mountain. It’s located at an altitude of 2,275 meters above sea level.
Snøhetta Viewpoint, Tverrfjellet, Norway
The viewpoint, the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Center Pavilion, is designed by the Snøhetta architect’s office. It opened in 2011. The building is accessible during the summer and is reached after a 20-minute walk from the car park at… Read full text
Snøhetta Viewpoint, Tverrfjellet, Norway
The viewpoint, the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Center Pavilion, is designed by the Snøhetta architect’s office. It opened in 2011. The building is accessible during the summer and is reached after a 20-minute walk from the car park at Tverrfjellet. Snøhetta Viewpoint has won several international awards and was named one of the buildings of the year at the World Architecture Festival in 2011.
Winter Cabin, Mount Kanin, Slovenia
Located at around 2,200 meters above sea level, the winter cabin on Mount Kanin can accommodate up to 15 people. From the bivouac, there are 360-degree views over Slovenia and Italy. You can see Triglav, Soca Valley, and even the … Read full text
Winter Cabin, Mount Kanin, Slovenia
Located at around 2,200 meters above sea level, the winter cabin on Mount Kanin can accommodate up to 15 people. From the bivouac, there are 360-degree views over Slovenia and Italy. You can see Triglav, Soca Valley, and even the Adriatic sea. To enter the cabin, you must pick up the keys at Kavarna Caffe in Bovec.
Phugtal Monastery, India
The Phugtal Monastery (often written as Phuktal) in the Himalayas is constructed around a natural cave believed to have been visited by numerous wise men and monks around 2,550 years ago. This Buddhist monastery can only be reache… Read full text
Phugtal Monastery, India
The Phugtal Monastery (often written as Phuktal) in the Himalayas is constructed around a natural cave believed to have been visited by numerous wise men and monks around 2,550 years ago. This Buddhist monastery can only be reached by foot.
Skylodge Adventure Suites, Cusco, Peru
The Skylodge Adventure Suites consist of three transparent capsules that hang from the rocks of the Sacred Valley mountain. There’s also the main capsule that serves as the hotel’s restaurant. Reaching the hotel is only possible b… Read full text
Skylodge Adventure Suites, Cusco, Peru
The Skylodge Adventure Suites consist of three transparent capsules that hang from the rocks of the Sacred Valley mountain. There’s also the main capsule that serves as the hotel’s restaurant. Reaching the hotel is only possible by climbing a Via Ferrata (a trail with iron clamps fixed to the rock) 400 meters up from the ground level. The check-in requires basic knowledge of mountaineering, but the hotel staff will train guests before the ascent up to the capsules. After their stay, guests “check out” by leaving on several connected zip lines.
Eremo di San Colombano, Italy
Eremo di San Colombano is a hermitage located in Trambileno, Italy, on the side of a mountain. The caves around the hermitage have been in use since the year 753, but the sanctuary itself was completed in 1319.
Eremo di San Colombano, Italy
Eremo di San Colombano is a hermitage located in Trambileno, Italy, on the side of a mountain. The caves around the hermitage have been in use since the year 753, but the sanctuary itself was completed in 1319.
Summer House, Storfjord, Norway
This is an extraordinary summer house in the mountains of western Norway. A portion of the rock wall behind the house is a part of the structure, forming one of the walls of the living room. The house is only accessible on foot.
Summer House, Storfjord, Norway
This is an extraordinary summer house in the mountains of western Norway. A portion of the rock wall behind the house is a part of the structure, forming one of the walls of the living room. The house is only accessible on foot.
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
The Sphinx observatory above the Jungfraujoch is one of the highest observatories in the world. It is located at the Sphinx summit at 3,571 meters (11,716 feet) above sea level. The observatory can be reached via the Jungfraujoch … Read full text
Sphinx Observatory, Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
The Sphinx observatory above the Jungfraujoch is one of the highest observatories in the world. It is located at the Sphinx summit at 3,571 meters (11,716 feet) above sea level. The observatory can be reached via the Jungfraujoch railway station, the highest train station in Europe.
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel, France
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe (which translates to St Michael of the needle) is a chapel on an 85-meter high volcanic plug in Aiguilhe, close to Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Reaching the chapel is possible by walking 268 steps up a stair … Read full text
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel, France
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe (which translates to St Michael of the needle) is a chapel on an 85-meter high volcanic plug in Aiguilhe, close to Le Puy-en-Velay in France. Reaching the chapel is possible by walking 268 steps up a stair carved into the rock.
Restaurant Tusen, Ramundberget, Sweden
Restaurant Tusen is located at the mountain Ramundberget, at Fjällgårdsbanan’s top station (a high-speed chairlift). The facade material is sprung from nature with hand-clad birch trunks that form a protective screen against the n… Read full text
Restaurant Tusen, Ramundberget, Sweden
Restaurant Tusen is located at the mountain Ramundberget, at Fjällgårdsbanan’s top station (a high-speed chairlift). The facade material is sprung from nature with hand-clad birch trunks that form a protective screen against the northern winds. The restaurant offers amazing views from Skarsfjället over Helags to Mittåkläppen. The building was chosen as the winner in the “Holiday” category at the 2009 World Architecture Festival in Barcelona.
Gornergrat Kulm Hotel, Zermatt, Switzerland
Located 3,120 meters above sea level, The Gornergrat Kulm Hotel previously contained two observatories. The hotel has two restaurants and a small shopping mall. It’s reached via the Gornergrat railway (its terminus is 100 meters f… Read full text
Gornergrat Kulm Hotel, Zermatt, Switzerland
Located 3,120 meters above sea level, The Gornergrat Kulm Hotel previously contained two observatories. The hotel has two restaurants and a small shopping mall. It’s reached via the Gornergrat railway (its terminus is 100 meters from the hotel).
Taung Kalat, Myanmar
Taung Kalat, a Buddhist monastery and temple complex, is reached by climbing 777 steps to the summit of a 225-meter high volcanic plug. The monastery is a popular pilgrimage destination.
Taung Kalat, Myanmar
Taung Kalat, a Buddhist monastery and temple complex, is reached by climbing 777 steps to the summit of a 225-meter high volcanic plug. The monastery is a popular pilgrimage destination.
Britannia Hut, Saas Fee, Switzerland
Opened in 1912, the Britannia Hut is a mountain hut located at the foot of the Allalinhorn, 3,030 meters above sea level. It’s easy to access the hut from the Felskinn cable car/metro station via a one-hour hike on the Fee Glacier… Read full text
Britannia Hut, Saas Fee, Switzerland
Opened in 1912, the Britannia Hut is a mountain hut located at the foot of the Allalinhorn, 3,030 meters above sea level. It’s easy to access the hut from the Felskinn cable car/metro station via a one-hour hike on the Fee Glacier.
Gervasutti bivouac, Mont Blanc, Italy
The Giusto Gervasutti bivouac is located on the Mont Blanc massif at 2,835 meters above sea level. It can only be reached by climbing on foot. This new, futuristic bivouac was built in 2011. The mountain hut has a dining room and … Read full text
Gervasutti bivouac, Mont Blanc, Italy
The Giusto Gervasutti bivouac is located on the Mont Blanc massif at 2,835 meters above sea level. It can only be reached by climbing on foot. This new, futuristic bivouac was built in 2011. The mountain hut has a dining room and two dormitories with 12 beds. It was designed by architects Luca Gentilcore and Stefano Testa and is part of a project whose purpose is to create modular and eco-sustainable bivouacs.
Drehrestaurant Allalin, Mittelallalin, Switzerland
At the Mittelallalin summit, 3,500 meters above sea level, there’s a revolving restaurant. It’s the highest restaurant of its kind in the world. Reaching the area is possible via the Metro Alpin, an underground funicular. The trai… Read full text
Drehrestaurant Allalin, Mittelallalin, Switzerland
At the Mittelallalin summit, 3,500 meters above sea level, there’s a revolving restaurant. It’s the highest restaurant of its kind in the world. Reaching the area is possible via the Metro Alpin, an underground funicular. The train is considered the highest subway in the world, as it’s running entirely underground.
The Meteora, Greece
The rock formation Meteora is the site of six Eastern Orthodox monasteries (originally, there were 24), built on top of huge natural pillars. It is located near the town of Kalabaka in Greece. Meteora is part of UNESCO’s world her… Read full text
The Meteora, Greece
The rock formation Meteora is the site of six Eastern Orthodox monasteries (originally, there were 24), built on top of huge natural pillars. It is located near the town of Kalabaka in Greece. Meteora is part of UNESCO’s world heritage list.
