Rocky Delights: Alpine Museum's Miniature Mountain Range and Historical Biwak Box
Alpine Museum Showcases Alpine Emergency Aid and Historic Bivouac Containers - Alpine Exhibition: Alpine topography and historical bivouac shelter narrated
Get ready to explore the stunning Alps in the heart of Munich! The German Alpine Club (DAV) has kicked off a fresh take on the Alpine Museum's garden, boasting an authentic Alpine relief and captivating artifacts straight from the Zugspitz region. Headlining this incredible space is the original Höllentalangerhütte from 1893/1894, reminiscent of a bygone era.
A Tiny Mountain Universe
The star attraction is an awe-inspiring 30-square-meter Alpine relief, painstakingly crafted using a 3D printing technique on a sand base. What makes this miniature wonder stand out is its detailed depiction of the entire Alpine arc, shrunk to a 1:100,000 scale. To offer an enhanced visual experience, the relief's heights are doubled. Each notable peak or location is marked and labeled with brass.
A sacred memorial stone honoring the Jewish mountaineers tragically excluded from the Alpine Club and rock-climbing stones bring an air of profound sentiment to this astounding sight.
Barrier-Free Adventures
Eager to create an accessible and enjoyable nature experience for all, the entire garden, as well as the museum, is now wheelchair-friendly. The objective was to masterfully blend natural elements with museum space across the Prater Island's expansive 6,000 square meters.
Once a hibernating giant, the Alpine Museum awoke from its slumber about a year ago, blinking open its eyes after a thorough three-year renovation. The redesign didn't come cheap—10.5 million euros later, the museum emerged more modern and vibrant than ever. In addition to its approximately 600-square-meter exhibition and event areas, it boasts a cozy gastronomic zone and a library.
Steering Green
The building's philosophy aligns with eco-sustainability, as it forgoes air conditioning with climate-friendly intentions. The DAV aims to achieve complete climate neutrality by 2030.
For a comprehensive look at the past 200+ years of mountaineering history, drop by the permanent exhibition sprawled over 120 square meters. Here, you'll discover the roots of mountaineering, from its inception as a predominantly scientific enterprise to the widespread enthusiasm for alpine adventures today.
- Alps
- DAV
- Munich
- Memorial
- Rock-climbing
- 3D Printing
- The Alpine Museum's miniature mountain range, meticulously crafted using 3D printing techniques, represents the entire Alpine arc at a 1:100,000 scale, and features detailed depictions of notable peaks and locations.
- The German Alpine Club (DAV) has emphasized eco-sustainability in their redesign of the Alpine Museum, aiming to achieve complete climate neutrality by 2030.
- The permanent exhibition at the Alpine Museum traces the evolution of mountaineering, from its origins as a predominantly scientific enterprise to its current popularity, with a focus on the role of environmental-science in alpine exploration.
