So far, elevators have done the boring work of taking passengers from one floor to another. However, with the introducing technology designers are coming up with some sleeker and newer designs. The modern design elevators are attracting the attention of tourists, reason being the uniqueness and the driving experience. Below are some of the unusual looking elevators.
Hammetschwand Elevator
The hammetschwand elevator is Europe’s largest exterior elevator. Located in Switzerland, the elevator was built by the Schindler Group. This beautiful elevator goes to an altitude of 1,132 meters. For the first time passengers, the 152-meter vertical run in less than a minute is a breath taking experience. The elevator gives an amazing ride to the passengers with stunning view to look at.
The Bailong Elevator
The Bailong Elevator, known as Hundred Dragons Elevator is the tallest elevator in the world. The lift carries 50 passengers at a time and can rise up to 1,070 feet is a jaw dropping experience with a scenic view. The Bailong Elevator has a unique way to take you to the one of the highest mountaintop in the area.
The Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat, opened in May 2002. It offers great fun and excitement when it rises up to 35 meters in the air. Everyone should consider having this experience once in a life. The Falkirk Wheel is one of Scotland’s best tourist attraction and destination.
SkyView, Ericsson, Globe
SkyView Globe takes the passengers to top of the Ericsson Globe, the two globe shaped compartments depart every 10 minutes and takes 30 minutes to reach the arch. The view from the Skyview is mesmerizing and totally out of this world. The passengers will get a fantastic view encircling all of Stockholm from the 130 meters above the sea level.
AquaDom
AquaDom is the largest Cylindrical Aquarium Elevator in the world, situated in Berlin is 25 meters tall. The glass elevator rides through the middle of the aquarium, filled with 900,000 liters of seawater. AquaDom has a diameter of 11meters and 9meters tall, consisting of 56 different species and 2600 fish, makes the ride spellbinding.
Summary
Even riding on the elevators could be so fun and exciting, above-mentioned elevators have changed the whole definition of traditional elevators. These lifts will give you the most thrilling rides of your life, now riding on elevators are not at all forgettable but surely unforgettable.
