Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Swarovski Kristallwelten
An art park at Wattens, the birthplace of the Swarovski brand. Beneath a giant head on the grass lies the Chambers of Wonder, filled with crystal art installations.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds is in Wattens, about 15 kilometres east of Innsbruck. It was designed by the artist André Heller in 1995 to celebrate the brand's 100th anniversary. The entrance is a giant head on a grassy slope, with water flowing from its mouth and green crystals set in its eyes. Inside, the Chambers of Wonder were created by several international artists. The most famous is the Crystal Dome, made of 595 mirrors. The outdoor garden has a 'Crystal Cloud' of about 800,000 crystals suspended above a pool, along with a maze and a children's play tower. The site includes one of the world's largest Swarovski flagship stores, a major shopping draw. Tickets cost a little over 20 euros, including the Innsbruck Card; check the official website for details. Getting there: a Crystal Worlds shuttle bus runs from central Innsbruck in about 30 minutes. You can also take the train to Fritzens-Wattens station and then walk or change transport. Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM–7:00 PM (last entry 6:00 PM; check website)
Nearby sights
- Hall in Tirol Old Town
- Wolfsklamm Gorge
- Schwaz Silver Mine
- Patscherkofel
- Tratzberg Castle
- Ambras Castle
- Lake Achensee
- Alpenzoo Innsbruck