Hammetschwand Elevator
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The Hammetschwand Lift in Switzerland is the highest exterior elevator in Europe. It connects a rock path with the lookout point Hammetschwand on the Bürgenstock plateau overlooking Lake Lucerne.
History
Built by hotel and railway businessman Franz Josef Bucher, it was the first of its type in Switzerland when first opened in 1905. The lift carries passengers Script error: No such module "convert". up to the summit of the Hammetschwand in under a minute, and holds the record for the highest exterior lift in Europe.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The current lift was built and opened by the Schindler Group.
The original lift operated at a speed of Script error: No such module "convert". and took nearly three minutes to reach the summit of the Hammetschwand, carrying up to eight people in its wooden and zinc-plated cab. In 1935, the lift's speed was increased to Script error: No such module "convert". and the cab was replaced with a lighter metal construction. At this time it was not only the highest public external elevator in Europe, but also the fastest elevator in the world.
The filigrain, metal lattice tower has a surface area of Script error: No such module "convert"., is Script error: No such module "convert". high and is located on a Script error: No such module "convert". high rock pit. The elevator entrance, the engine room and the first Script error: No such module "convert". of the pit are within the mountain, while the next Script error: No such module "convert". of the shaft extend into the open air, offering a view of Lake Lucerne. At the top station of Hammetschwand (Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level), there are panoramic views of the lake and the Alps.
External links
- Hammetschwand Elevator at StructuraeTemplate:EditAtWikidataTemplate:WikidataCheck
- http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=47238
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