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Pristine Eco POD Hotel is a Snow-Capped Getaway Cabin in Switzerland

01/27/2012
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    This gorgeous, snow-capped <a href="http://www.camping-flims.ch/sommer/index.php">eco POD hotel</a> in Flims, Switzerland, makes us want to pull out our coziest sweaters and snow boots and hit the slopes. Designed by <a href="http://robustoutdoorbrands.ch/brands/podhouse-2/">Robust Outdoor Brands</a>, the floors and walls of the 3 different pods are very well insulated to ensure maximum comfort during even the coldest Alpine months. Boasting low impact rooms that accommodate 2 people each, the hotel/camping destination aims to redefine <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_tourism">sustainable tourism</a>. And here's the best part: you can even own your very own Pod House!
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    These awesome eco pods are situated at a campground in Flims, Switzerland
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    The pods are illuminated with LED lighting.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    They have double glazed windows.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    They are made from FSC certified wood.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    They come in 2 different sizes and can accommodate 2 people comfortably.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    They have a lot of insulation in the floors and walls to ensure comfort 365 days a year.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    The interior is very cozy.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    The pods do have electricity, but no cooking facilities.
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  • Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland
    A solar ventilation system can be added to the pods.
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Eco POD Hotel in Flims, Switzerland

This gorgeous, snow-capped eco POD hotel in Flims, Switzerland, makes us want to pull out our coziest sweaters and snow boots and hit the slopes. Designed by Robust Outdoor Brands, the floors and walls of the 3 different pods are very well insulated to ensure maximum comfort during even the coldest Alpine months. Boasting low impact rooms that accommodate 2 people each, the hotel/camping destination aims to redefine sustainable tourism. And here's the best part: you can even own your very own Pod House!

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