This hut hangs over a 7,000 foot drop in the Swiss Alps in a building that would be vertigo sufferer's worst nightmare.

The wooden hut was built to house the operator of a chairlift in the Portes du Soleil ski and snowboarding resort in Switzerland.

While the location may not be ideal for some, it offers stunning views across the incredible mountain range.

The picture was taken by Romanian real estate agent Florin Biscu during a recent trip to the area.

Mr Biscu said that when fog is in the valley it appears as if the shed is "floating on thin air".

He said: "It is safe inside, just a little cramped. It is strong enough to accommodate one person, but no more.

"I was very curious to know why it was there. It is very rustic. It looks like the home of Charlie Chaplin in the movie 'The Gold Rush'."