Scaled-Down Alps in the Artificial Landscape: Alpine Museum's Miniature Mountainscape and Historical Biwak Box
- Wanna climb some mountains but short on time? Head to the Alpine Museum in Munich!
Alpine Exhibit: Displays of Alpine Terrain and Historical Bivouac Boxes - Alpine Museum Presents: Alpine Topography and Historical Bivouac Container
The German Alpine Club (DAV) has spruced up the garden of the Alpine Museum with a new twist, showcasing a colossal miniature Alpine mountainscape. The spectacle boasts an authentic Alpine relief, along with a historical biwak box from the Zugspitz region and the original Höllentalangerhütte from 1893/1894. The Alpinum, a living display of the varying vegetation zones and protected plants such as alpine violets and edelweiss, has also received a makeover.
Mountain ranges in miniature - imprinted in sand and iron
The main attraction is the approximately 30 square meter large Alpine relief, meticulously crafted using a 3D printing process on a sand basis and scaled down to 1:100,000. Heights are depicted twice for enhanced visibility. The peaks and valleys are marked and labeled with brass plaques, making it a snap for visitors to "hike" and spot their favorite Alps, even if you could fit the model into a garden shed.
The garden also houses a memorial stone for the Jewish mountaineers barred from the Alpine Club, as well as bouldering stones that will give any modern wall-conquerors a taste of their ancestors' glory days.
Barrier-free nature exploration
The entire garden, much like the Alpine Museum, is now crafted for easy access, catering to all mountain enthusiasts regardless of physical abilities. The 6,000 square meter area has been designed to harmoniously blend nature with museum experience on Prater Island.
The museum itself reopened last year after a three-year renovation, boasting a modernized design and a whole new attitude at a cost of 10.5 million euros. The approximately 600 square meter area dedicated to exhibitions and events includes a dining area and library.
Leave the air-conditioning behind for a greener tomorrow
The building—flaunting its commitment to environmental conservation—did away with air conditioning as part of a plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.
The permanent exhibition covers the 200-year history of mountaineering, from its humble beginnings as a primarily scientific pursuit to today's mass fascination with scaling peaks.
- Mountain landscapes
- DAV
- German Alpine Club
- Munich
- Bouldering
- Climate protection
- Mountaineering history
- The meticulous 3D printed Alpine mountainscape in the Alpine Museum is a miniaturized replica of the real Alps, offering an accessible way for visitors to appreciate mountain landscapes.
- The German Alpine Club (DAV) has implemented climate protection measures in the Alpine Museum, aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, thereby demonstrating a commitment to environmental science.
- The Alpine Museum, located in Munich, houses exhibits showcasing the history of mountain climbing, from its roots in scientific exploration to modern-day fascination, offering insights into both environmental-science and lifestyle.
