At Challenger Group we are very proud of the lifts we manufacture but are first to admit that; disability platform lifts, mezzanine goods lifts, scissor table lifts and service lifts are more practical than interesting. We thought that we would lighten up your coffee break or commute with examples of amazing lifts all over the world.
AquaDom - Germany
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If you dream of swimming in the deep ocean with lots of beautiful fish without getting wet, then this truly is the most amazing lift you will ever experience. The AquaDom is located in a sealife centre in Berlin. The dimensions of this lift structure are:-
- 25 metres high
- 2000 tons
- 12 metres wide
- 1 million litres of water
- Over 1,500 fish
- ¾ divers clean the tank
- 8 Kg of food is used every day.
People even get married in the AquaDom - hopefully that is not when there is a school trip on.
Rising Tide Elevator
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Keeping with a nautical theme, if you love the ocean and a cocktail or two this is the lift for you. The Rising Tide Elevator or Bar, as it should be more accurately called, is located in the MS Oasis Of The Sea. The lift acts as transportation and entertainment in the largest cruise ship in the world. Apparently the whole journey takes 8 minutes and you can enjoy cocktails with 34 other passengers. There is even a zip wire on the deck of this giant floating paradise. If you happen to win the lottery you may want to experience this lift for yourself - don’t forget to send a postcard.
Hammetschwand Elevator - Switzerland
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Located in Switzerland, the Hammetschwand Elevator is not for the faint hearted. With the accolade of being the highest external lift in Europe. It travels 153 metres to look over Lake Lucerne. The experience last less than a minute. In 1935 it was upgraded from being a wooden structure to being a metal one. It is obviously the quickest way to reach the summit so if you don’t like heights close your eyes.
The Sky Tower - Auckland (NZ)
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The Sky Tower is huge with a wonderful view and iconic status in the Auckland skyline. There are three glass fronted lifts that whizz up to the top in seconds and the structure is earthquake proof. Here are some more amazing facts about the Sky Tower.
- 328 metres tall.
- Tallest man made structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Part of the Skycity Auckland Casino Complex.
- Took three years to build 1994 - 97.
- Has a rotating restaurant
- Five levels can be accessed by the public.
- Over 415,000 people visit per year.
One family wasn’t impressed by the structure on the 7th August 2011 because the lift stopped working for 45 minutes and they were trapped inside. (Source: Auckland Now)
They are all amazing lifts in awesome settings but they all actually work on the same principle as that conventional lift in your office - only in a much more exciting location. If you would like to find more information about our practical well manufactured lifts please contact us here.
