The Julier Tower: A Cultural Gem in the Swiss Alps
Start your day by discovering the remarkable Julier Tower, an innovative addition to the Swiss landscape and a beacon of cultural activity.
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Fleeting Memories
Center stage: The Julier Tower is a new Swiss theater that cuts a striking figure on the Julier Pass — a mountain road in the Swiss Alps.
Architectural Achievement
Tall order: The impressive building is built at an altitude of 2,300 meters and is surrounded by spectacular mountains and turquoise-colored lakes.
Avalanche-Buster
Avalanche-buster: The theater can weather the elements. It’s designed to withstand strong winds of up to 240 kilometers per hour and even resist avalanches.
Iconic Location
Iconic location: The historic Julier Pass is an important mountain road in the Albula Range of the Alps. It was once home to a Roman temple and a medieval chapel.
Festival Fun
Festival fun: The tower is the brainchild of Switzerland’s Origen Festival. This large-scale cultural event celebrates ballet, opera, and music.
When Theater Meets Sky
When theater meets sky: The new Origen theater wants to allow ‘a direct dialogue between the performances and the landscape,’ according to the organizers.
Four Seasons, One Theater
Four seasons, one theater: The Julier Tower will host performances in all seasons, with performances beginning when daylight ends, which naturally changes with the season.
Theater in the Round
Theater in the round: The theater designers wanted the tower to evoke the biblical Tower of Babel. Its cone shape lends itself to theater in the round.
