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„ The title "The Alps Book" is an understatement.
This is quite simply THE Alps Book. "
stern.de
„ The topics covered are thoroughly researched and lovingly illustrated.
The Alps Book has little in common with a classic encyclopedia; for us it is
a little work of art, crafted with great care. "
Weltweit draußen
„ A book full of surprises.
Every time you open it. "
Bayrischer Rundfunk
„ You surely all still remember the almanac from Back to the Future.
The Alps Book is an almanac for our very own Alps. "
Jäger der Berge
„ It's a book that will probably never be finished reading, but also never finished being written.
It's a book that lives. "
borderherz.de
The Alps are unique. How were they formed? And how do glaciers, passes, valleys, rivers, and lakes shape the landscape? Answers to these and other questions can be found in the Geography chapter.
The Alps offer a unique but also vulnerable natural environment. What changes come with rising temperatures? How do these affect nature as well as people? What threats exist, and how can we address them? These are some of the central questions in the Climate and Environment chapter.
The Alps contain fascinating natural habitats. Alpine flowers such as the edelweiss and alpine animals such as the ibex or marmot have even become symbols of identity. In this chapter, we cover everything about plants and animals in the Alps.
The late 18th century marked the beginning of the age of first ascents in the Alps. What does "alpinism" mean? Who were and are the great alpinists of the Alpine region? How have equipment and climbing techniques developed over the decades? What great alpine achievements were accomplished on the Eiger north face? Where can you find exceptional via ferratas, hiking, and ski routes? The Alpinism chapter provides the answers.
The Alps are known for winter sports. Where are the major ski resorts and the best snow parks? Which regions are particularly well suited for cross-country skiing? What connections are there to the Winter Olympics in the Alpine region? But even in summer, activities aren't limited to hiking and mountaineering. Legendary bicycle climbs and football at high altitude, extreme sports, and curious sports. In the Sport chapter, you'll learn this and much more.
People have changed the Alps, and continue to do so today. How did the settlement of the Alpine region unfold? How have borders shifted and reformed over the centuries? Where are the longest Alpine tunnels located? What role do alpine clubs play? What future do mountain huts have? We explore this and more in the Society and Economy chapter.
Just as people shape nature, nature in turn shapes the people who live in it. The Alpine region is a distinctive cultural space with its own languages, culinary specialties, and festivals. It has produced remarkable legends and mythical creatures, and the Alps have also left their mark on music, literature, and film. In the Art and Culture chapter, you'll learn more about minority languages, dumplings, mythical creatures, the most famous Alpine songs, Heidi, and James Bond.
All sources used are compiled in our source overview.
„ The title "The Alps Book" is an understatement.
This is quite simply THE Alps Book. "
stern.de
„ The topics covered are thoroughly researched and lovingly illustrated.
The Alps Book has little in common with a classic encyclopedia; for us it is
a little work of art, crafted with great care. "
Weltweit draußen
„ A book full of surprises.
Every time you open it. "
Bayrischer Rundfunk
„ You surely all still remember the almanac from Back to the Future.
The Alps Book is an almanac for our very own Alps. "
Jäger der Berge
„ It's a book that will probably never be finished reading, but also never finished being written.
It's a book that lives. "
borderherz.de
The Alps are unique. How were they formed? And how do glaciers, passes, valleys, rivers, and lakes shape the landscape? Answers to these and other questions can be found in the Geography chapter.
The Alps offer a unique but also vulnerable natural environment. What changes come with rising temperatures? How do these affect nature as well as people? What threats exist, and how can we address them? These are some of the central questions in the Climate and Environment chapter.
The Alps contain fascinating natural habitats. Alpine flowers such as the edelweiss and alpine animals such as the ibex or marmot have even become symbols of identity. In this chapter, we cover everything about plants and animals in the Alps.
The late 18th century marked the beginning of the age of first ascents in the Alps. What does "alpinism" mean? Who were and are the great alpinists of the Alpine region? How have equipment and climbing techniques developed over the decades? What great alpine achievements were accomplished on the Eiger north face? Where can you find exceptional via ferratas, hiking, and ski routes? The Alpinism chapter provides the answers.
The Alps are known for winter sports. Where are the major ski resorts and the best snow parks? Which regions are particularly well suited for cross-country skiing? What connections are there to the Winter Olympics in the Alpine region? But even in summer, activities aren't limited to hiking and mountaineering. Legendary bicycle climbs and football at high altitude, extreme sports, and curious sports. In the Sport chapter, you'll learn this and much more.
People have changed the Alps, and continue to do so today. How did the settlement of the Alpine region unfold? How have borders shifted and reformed over the centuries? Where are the longest Alpine tunnels located? What role do alpine clubs play? What future do mountain huts have? We explore this and more in the Society and Economy chapter.
Just as people shape nature, nature in turn shapes the people who live in it. The Alpine region is a distinctive cultural space with its own languages, culinary specialties, and festivals. It has produced remarkable legends and mythical creatures, and the Alps have also left their mark on music, literature, and film. In the Art and Culture chapter, you'll learn more about minority languages, dumplings, mythical creatures, the most famous Alpine songs, Heidi, and James Bond.
All sources used are compiled in our source overview.
