Ski right up to the door of your authentic Alpine Ski Chalet and lean your skis against the wooden railing of the porch before you enter. Relax on the upper balcony or admire the alpine views out of the wooden framed windows. This elaborate miniature log chalet also includes a door that opens, chimney, flag, engraved canoe as well as non-toxic white glue for safe and convenient assembly.

An Alpine ski chalet is typically made of wood. It has a sloping roof and overhanging eaves that give it a very distinct look, not seen in any other type of construction. These wooden ski chalets are very attractive to look at and they contribute to the immense charm of the Swiss countryside. These cozy wooden structures also offer plenty of protection from the elements and have been constructed keeping local climactic conditions in mind. This is probably one reason why they are easily adopted in other snowy regions of the world. Of course, they are also used in places that have never seen snow and will never do so.

Most people are not aware of the fact that their favorite accommodation when they go on a skiing holiday was originally used by Swiss herders when they escorted their cattle to higher altitudes in order to graze. The popularity of Switzerland as a tourist destination led to most well traveled people associating these pretty chalets with this country. Therefore, many holiday resorts all over the world, whether they offer skiing or not, prefer to build chalets instead of regular cottages. This is another reason why an Alpine ski chalet is extremely well loved.

An Alpine ski chalet is so iconic that it has given rise to many inspirations and imitations. There is a style of 19th century architecture that borrows heavily from it. A trip to Switzerland and other Alpine regions will show you how prevalent these structures are. Interestingly, they do not look entirely awkward when transplanted to different ground. The Swiss cuckoo clock also has the structure of a wooden chalet in miniature, and most people visiting this country go back with a clock or two.

width	depth	height
17cm	14cm	16cm
6 1/2"	5 1/4"	6 1/4"

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