Swarovski Crystal Worlds is one of the country's most visited attractions. The crystal-themed indoor theme park was built in 1995 to mark the 100th anniversary of the company. It all began in 1892 when Daniel Swarovski invented an automatic cutting machine. He established the crystal cutting factory in 1895 and took advantage of local hydroelectricity for the energy-intensive grinding processes he had patented.
The internationally-famous Swarovski Crystal range includes sculptures and miniatures, jewellery, home décor and chandeliers. They sell beads and rhinestones to encourage manufacturers, artists and consumers to create their own designs. The beautiful crystals have added the magical finishing touch to countless bridal gowns.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds' water-spouting giant is the guardian of sparkling treasures created by renowned artists including Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. Visitors enter the world of wonders through its head and look in awe at the Centenar made of 310,000 carats of crystal. A 42-metre-long, 11-metre-high route is filled with 12 tonnes of glittering crystals.
All that glitters
Here we are about to enter the sensual journey through the flittering labyrinth where the boundaries between dream and reality are truly blurred.
The dance with Sun and Moon
The Crystal Dome is faceted with 590 mirrors with beams of light reflecting and refracting thousands of times to sounds created by Brian Eno.Planet of Crystals is a futuristic 3D attraction where planets form, disappear and take shape again.
Winter Dream is a tree created by thousands of sparkling crystals, and Ice Passage's colours and shapes change as it is walked upon. Enchanted Forest is where crystal and its primordial relatives, fire and water, are sensuously depicted in fairytale form.
Crystaloscope is the world's largest kaleidoscope and conveys the healing effect of some crystals. Visitors may lean against backrests and feel the effect of constant new formation of crystal images.
Crystals on sale
Swarovski Crystal Worlds entry is around $13 for adults and children under 12 are free. It is open between 9am and 6.30pm every day except December 25 and January 1.
Swarovski Kristallwelten
Kristallweltenstraße 1
A 6112 Wattens
Austria
Ph: 43 5224 51080
Fax 43 5224 51080-3831
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