Alpinarium Galtür

Tyrol


This museum, documenting the tragic 1999 avalanche that destroyed the village of Galtür, has been built on the site. Inside you’ll find many poignant reminders of the devastation in the shape of photos, newspaper reports and some incredible video footage.


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