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The Giant

The distinctive giant with glowing eyes and waterfall at Swarovski Kristallwelten Wattens, surrounded by the Tyrolean mountain backdrop.The distinctive giant with glowing eyes and waterfall at Swarovski Kristallwelten Wattens, surrounded by the Tyrolean mountain backdrop.

Austrian multimedia artist André Heller created the Giant to celebrate Swarovski’s 100th anniversary in 1995. The iconic installation is the perfect spot for selfies and guards the entrance to our Chambers of Wonder.

Portrait of André Heller with white hair, glasses and a checkered jacket against a background of curved lines of light.
André Heller created a world of wonders to celebrate Swarovski’s 100th anniversary in 1995
André Heller has been fascinated by giants since he was a child. He envisioned giants strolling through the Schönbrunn Palace gardens at night, then freezing back into statues at dawn.
The giant of Swarovski Kristallwelten in winter, covered with snow, surrounded by Tyrolean mountain scenery in Wattens.
Welcome to the magical world contained inside the Giant’s head as you step into Swarovski Kristallwelten
Myths and legends surrounding the Giant in Wattens are brought to life with a touch of magic. The Giant greets guests with eyes that sparkle like gems and a waterfall cascading from his mouth. The sloping green hillside nestles harmoniously within the enchanting backdrop of the Karwendel Mountains. Legend has it that the Giant traveled the world collecting treasure, knowledge, and adventures. When the Giant settled in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, bold explorers discovered that he glows from within, uncovering the Chambers of Wonder, brimming with crystalline treasures.
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