Kaprun Disaster Memorial, Memorial site in Kaprun, Austria
The Kaprun Disaster Memorial is a commemoration site that honors 155 people who died in a mountain railway tragedy. The installation features 155 glass columns arranged within a stone framework, with each column representing one individual victim.
A catastrophic fire broke out in the Gletscherbahn Kaprun 2 mountain railway in November 2000, killing 155 people due to a defective heating system. This disaster was one of Europe's deadliest cable railway accidents and prompted major international safety improvements.
The memorial includes personal spaces where families display photographs and mementos of their relatives. These individual tribute areas help visitors understand each person who was lost as a distinct human being rather than just a name.
The site includes both indoor and outdoor areas, allowing visitors to pay respects throughout the year regardless of weather conditions. The layout is straightforward and accessible, making it easy to spend quiet time reflecting.
The glass columns feature integrated lighting that creates different visual patterns as natural light changes throughout the day. This interplay between daylight and artificial illumination offers visitors a constantly shifting experience that adds depth to reflection.
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