Huge skyscraper nearly as tall as The Shard built in forest & no one lives there…because giant tower is to test LIFTS

NESTLED in the middle of a forest, a towering structure almost as tall as London’s iconic Shard rises dramatically above the trees.

But instead of being a luxury skyscraper full of offices or apartments, no one lives there — because the giant tower is dedicated entirely to testing lifts.

(The elevator test tower sits near a quiet forest town.Credit: Getty)

(The tower stands at an impressive 807ft, almost as tall as the 1,000ft Shard.Credit: Getty)

The TK Elevator Testturm, standing at an impressive 807ft, is a cutting-edge facility designed to push elevator technology to new heights.

Built in 2017 by engineering giant TK Elevator, the structure houses 12 shafts where next-generation lifts are tested, including high-speed models and groundbreaking “MULTI” systems that can move both vertically and horizontally.

Sitting in the quiet, medieval town of Rottweil, Germany, the tower stands in stark contrast to its historic surroundings and forests.

While its height is comparable to The Shard in London - which reaches 1,016ft - this tower isn’t home to luxury apartments or offices, but a laboratory for innovation.

Engineers and architects from across the globe visit the site to trial cutting-edge designs and ensure the safety of next-generation elevators.

To locals, the Testturm is not just an industrial facility but also a cultural landmark.

The tower features a viewing platform at 761ft, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Black Forest and the Swiss Alps.

Since its opening to the public, the observation deck has become a popular tourist attraction.

The tower's standout feature is the testing of TK Elevator's MULTI system, which promises to revolutionise urban architecture.

Unlike traditional lifts that rely on cables, MULTI employs magnetic levitation, enabling cabins to move seamlessly in multiple directions.

(The TK Elevator Testturm is located in Rottweil, Germany.Credit: Alamy)

(Those wanting to visit the TK Elevator Testturm can enjoy panoramic views from the tower's observation deck.Credit: Alamy)

(The giant tower is dedicated entirely to testing lifts.Credit: Alamy)

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