In the alpine periphery, unexpected places of art thrive: exhibitions, installations, galleries, and museums, often accompanied by daring architecture. Those who discover them, hidden in a remote valley or on a mountain, are astonished. The experience of art, especially contemporary art, is reflexively associated with urban spaces. Modern, experimental, and often provocative art in the mountains - here, worlds frequently collide: urban and rural, avant-garde and tradition, nature and culture. This discrepancy is intentional and attracts more and more art enthusiasts to secluded regions, as they anticipate an extraordinary art experience in natural green spaces rather than in minimalist white cubes. Since the early 2000s, contemporary art has reached an ever-growing audience. At the same time, hiking and outdoor activities are more popular than ever. This book combines both by placing unusual art locations beyond the metropolises on the tourist map.