Bad Schandau Elevator, Art Nouveau elevator in Bad Schandau, Germany.
The Bad Schandau Elevator is a steel structure that tapers from a wider base and rises over 50 meters high. The installation overcomes a height difference of about 48 meters and allows visitors to enjoy the view from the upper platform.
The installation was built in 1905 as a revolutionary transport solution and originally used electricity from the Lichtenhain Waterfall. The site received protected monument status in 1954 and has shaped the landscape ever since.
The name references its practical purpose: people have long used it to reach the heights of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The steel frame with its graceful lines has become a symbol of the Belle Epoque era in this region.
The elevator operates daily, with extended hours during warmer months. Visitors should note that operating times vary depending on the season.
The structure functions as both a transport system and an observation tower, giving its dual purpose special significance. This combination of practical use and tourism experience makes it a rare example from that era.
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