It sparkles and shines wherever you look. Both inside the green giant and in the garden, where dense crystal clouds have formed over the mirror water. A walk in the green leads you to brightly distributed works of art, which in their diversity reveal a fascinating reflection of artistic variety. Children have also been involved here. The work "Bambini" was created as part of a children's workshop in the Crystal Studio. In addition, there is the rabbit with human features, the piano of nature, and the sculptures of the famous sculptor Bruno Gironcoli, which almost have something otherworldly about them.
The signature face of the Crystal Worlds is in any case the giant, which comes from the imagination of André Heller, and who - according to the story - set out to experience the world with its wonders and treasures. In Wattens, he finally settled down and has since been protecting this acquired knowledge in his chambers of wonders inside.
In 16 different chambers, renowned artists present their interpretation of the crystal. Among them are crystal calligraphy, a mechanical theater, a crystal forest, a crackling ice alley, but also works by Niki de Saint Phalle, Andy Warhol and Alexander McQueen, as well as the crystal dome made of 595 mirrors, which is accompanied by music from Brian Eno. In the Studio of Wonders, you immerse yourself in a curious miniature world with the Big Ben Clock Tower, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Basilica of Moscow, and a model train.
And while mom is still standing in the shop with shining eyes after the tour, the little ones can let off steam outdoors. The 14-meter high, glass play tower connects four different levels of play inside, all of which are connected by a climbing net. Here you can slide, climb, swing, and watch the surroundings through the glass panes, which are printed with tiny animal motifs.
At the foot of the tower, the fun continues - the play landscape with its extravagantly curved shapes ensures that, and the labyrinth with the green hedges in the shape of a hand is without a doubt one of the great highlights for the little visitors.
Opening hours, directions, and a detailed description of the chambers of wonders that await you here sparkle on the official website of the Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
www.kristallwelten.swarovski.com