Austrian Mountains (1000 pcs)

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle captures the heart of the Austrian Alps: a deep valley where jagged grey and white limestone peaks pierce a blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. On the right, a pine-forested slope contrasts with the steep rock walls closing off the horizon. At the center of the scene, a cluster of traditional wooden chalets nestles at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by a lush green pasture where brown-and-white cows graze peacefully. In the foreground, a glacial stream with turquoise water cascades over large grey boulders, adding movement to this otherwise perfectly calm mountain scene.

The landscape shown here is the Karwendel mountain range, in the Austrian region of Tyrol: the country's largest nature park, known for its steep limestone walls and unspoiled glacial valleys just outside Innsbruck. Putting together this 1000-piece puzzle is also a great way to unwind: several studies link regular puzzle-solving with improved focus and lower stress levels.

Dimensions: once assembled, this 1000-piece puzzle measures 70 x 50 cm.