Places in the world with dizzying heights: high sites, suspended platforms, and thrill-inducing panoramas
This collection gathers sites where architecture and nature combine to offer extraordinary experiences. From urban observation platforms to natural geological formations, these destinations allow observing the world from remarkable viewpoints. Each location presents a different approach to altitude, whether through modern installations or natural sites. Among the destinations are TILT Chicago, a platform that tilts above the city from the 94th floor, and Trolltunga in Norway, a rocky formation protruding 700 meters above Lake Ringedalsvatnet. In China, the Zhangjiajie glass bridge spans 430 meters between two cliffs, while in Ecuador, the Banos swing enables swinging facing the Tungurahua volcano. Other sites like the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona, the Royal Gorge suspension bridge in Colorado, or the Hanging Temple in Datong showcase the diversity of these places. These destinations are aimed at travelers seeking different sensations and wishing to discover panoramas from unusual positions. Some sites require good physical condition, others are accessible to all. It is advisable to check access conditions and consider your tolerance for heights before planning your visit.
Chicago, USA
This glass platform tilts outward from the 94th floor of the 360 Chicago Observatory, providing views straight down toward the city streets and Lake Michigan.
Las Vegas, United States
The Stratosphere Tower reaches 350 meters in height and is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. The Big Shot accelerates passengers upward at more than 15 meters per second, the X-Scream extends participants beyond the tower edge, and the SkyJump enables a controlled descent from 260 meters.
Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Tower Eye features an observation deck at 268 meters height, from which visitors can view the harbor, city neighborhoods, and surrounding hills.
Cañon City, United States
The Royal Gorge Bridge spans the Arkansas River at a height of 291 meters, ranking among the highest suspension bridges worldwide.
Baños, Ecuador
The swing in Baños offers a direct view of the active Tungurahua volcano, located a few kilometers from the town, creating a unique experience where the thrill of height merges with observing an active volcano.
Odda, Norway
Trolltunga is a rock formation that extends horizontally from the mountain, overlooking the Ringedalsvatnet lake 700 meters below.
Toronto, Canada
The EdgeWalk runs 356 meters high around the outside of the CN Tower's main pod. Participants move along a 1.5-meter-wide platform that circles the building, secured by a harness system attached to a fixed rail. The circuit provides views of Lake Ontario, the city center, and the surrounding area.
Zhangjiajie, China
This pedestrian structure with transparent floor spans four hundred thirty meters in length and connects two rock faces in the national park at three hundred meters above the valley floor.
Arizona, United States
A horseshoe-shaped observation platform with a transparent floor extending 1219 meters above the Colorado River, offering visitors a direct view into the depths below.
Datong, China
The Xuankong Temple was built over 1500 years ago into a cliff face of Mount Hengshan and is supported by wooden beams anchored into the rock.
Oahu, Hawaii
This mountain stairway features 3922 steps ascending the steep Koolau cliffs and offers wide views across the island.
Livingstone, Zambia
Devil's Pool is a natural rock pool at the edge of Victoria Falls on Livingstone Island, where visitors can swim to the precipice during the dry season.
Rogaland, Norway
This boulder sits wedged between two cliff faces above a drop of approximately one thousand meters on Kjerag mountain.
Henan, China
The Guoliang Tunnel Road was carved manually by villagers through the cliff face of the Taihang Mountains, with several openings chiseled into the stone to provide light and views.
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
The Perrine Bridge spans the Snake River Canyon at a height of 486 feet and is one of the few locations worldwide where BASE jumping is legal year-round without a permit.
Vancouver, Canada
This suspension bridge spans 137 meters in length and crosses the Capilano River at a height of 70 meters within a coastal rainforest.
Melbourne, Australia
The Eureka Skydeck features an observation deck on the 88th floor and The Edge, a glass cube that extends three meters from the building, suspending visitors 297 meters above the streets of Melbourne.
Auckland, New Zealand
This television tower reaches a height of 328 meters and features exterior walkways on platforms plus elastic rope jumps from 192 meters.
Zhangjiajie, China
This outdoor elevator is the tallest and heaviest of its kind in the world and was built into the cliff face in the Wulingyuan area.
Chamonix, France
Step into the Void is a glass platform at 3842 meters altitude offering a direct view down over the Mont Blanc massif.
Queenstown, New Zealand
This swing is suspended over a canyon and traces an arc of 300 metres in length, making it the largest of its kind worldwide.
Jasper National Park, Canada
The Glacier Skywalk is an observation platform with a glass floor that offers views of Sunwapta Valley and the surrounding glaciers.
Schladming-Dachstein, Austria
This installation includes a suspension bridge and fourteen glass steps positioned 400 meters above the valley, providing direct views downward into the depths.
Langkawi, Malaysia
This 125-meter pedestrian bridge follows a curved path above the rainforest canopy and is supported by a single pylon.
Kurashiki, Japan
The SkyCycle is a pedal-powered elevated track that runs along rails on the mountainside, offering views over the Seto Inland Sea.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
This cliff walk connects two viewpoints through a footpath and a suspension bridge featuring glass floor segments above the void.
Chicago, United States
This glass observation platform extends 1.2 meters from the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, offering views from 412 meters above ground.
Aurland, Norway
This Norwegian observation platform extends over a fjord and features a glass floor.
Stubai Glacier, Austria
This observation platform at 3210 meters altitude offers panoramic views of the Stubai Alps and the surrounding glacier.
Engelberg, Switzerland
This suspension bridge at 3041 meters altitude connects two rock faces and allows visitors to walk above the void with views of glaciers.
Obertraun, Austria
This platform extends over a 400 meter drop and offers direct views of the Dachstein mountain range and Lake Hallstatt below.
Reutte, Austria
This pedestrian suspension bridge spans 406 meters and connects the Ehrenberg ruins with Fort Claudia across the valley.