Great Escapes: Alps
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This book takes you straight to the very heart of the Alps — from flowering meadows and icy glaciers to historic inns and contemporary design retreats. Angelika Taschen curates the most inspiring stays across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Italy, showcasing everything from centuries-old guesthouses and monasteries to mountain huts, chalets, palazzi, and even a youth hostel set in a modernist heritage building.
Highlights include the Kranzbach near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Gasthof Hirschen in the Bregenzerwald, the art-focused Seehof near Salzburg, and literary landmark Schatzalp in Davos. Explore intimate bed and breakfasts like Brücke49 in Vals and Maison Bergdorf in Interlaken; stay above Chamonix at the historic Refuge du Montenvers; or experience Alpine chic at L’Alpaga in Megève. In South Tyrol, enjoy a touch of dolce vita at gems like Ottmangut, Villa Arnica, and the Bauhaus-inspired Pension Briol.
Presented with large-format photography, concise texts, and practical details, this volume offers exceptional recommendations for hikers, skiers, gourmets, and anyone seeking unforgettable Alpine escapes — from former monasteries and a mountain hut deep in the Dolomites to a Swiss youth hostel housed in a former sanatorium, a rare modernist building recognized as a heritage monument in 2002.
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- 360 pages
- Dimensions: 12" W x 9.5" D
- Hardcover
About The Author
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, earning her doctorate in 1986. She joined TASCHEN in 1987 and has since published numerous books on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
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TASCHEN began in 1980 as Benedikt Taschen’s small comic bookstore in Cologne and has grown into one of the world’s leading art-book publishers, celebrated for its dazzling, boldly designed volumes across art, architecture, photography, fashion, design, and pop culture. From pocket-sized books that helped democratize visual culture to SUMO-scale Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN remains committed to diversity, innovation, and treating every subject—whether a $10 title or a $10,000 masterpiece—with equal respect and craftsmanship.
Working closely with acclaimed creatives, the privately owned publisher has released thousands of titles in dozens of languages and now operates globally through an e-commerce site, international distribution network, and 12 flagship stores from Beverly Hills to Hong Kong. With teams spanning cultures, generations, and creative disciplines, TASCHEN fosters a down-to-earth, collaborative spirit while continuing to shape books that feel less like publications and more like immersive, museum-worthy experiences.
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