Kaprun Disaster Memorial, Memorial site in Kaprun, Austria
The memorial features 155 glass columns arranged in a stone structure, each representing an individual who died in the 2000 funicular disaster.
In November 2000, a catastrophic fire in the Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2 funicular railway claimed 155 lives due to a defective heating system.
The memorial includes personal spaces where families display photographs and mementos of their relatives, creating individual tributes for each victim.
The commemoration site includes both indoor and outdoor areas, allowing visitors to pay respects throughout the year regardless of weather conditions.
The memorial incorporates illuminated glass elements that create distinct patterns during different times of day, symbolizing the continuous remembrance of the victims.
Location: Kaprun
GPS coordinates: 47.22856,12.72706
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:02
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