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Mother Nature is famous for its stunning landscapes and natural views. This little planet has many unique features that have drawn people’s attention since their discovery.
It’s no surprise that their unique and everlasting beauty has always amazed us, even to the point that it makes us want to push the natural limits so we can gaze further into nature with some stunning skywalks taking us a step closer to it. So, here are some vertigo-inducing interventions that let us peek at these gifted views.
Most Impressive Skywalks
Aurland Outlook – Aurland, Norway
This can be considered as the earth’s “catwalk”. This amazing structure, designed by Saunders Architecture, seems like the perfect platform for a daredevil act.
Its “seamless” end gives you a sense of adrenaline that heightens the experience of this breath-taking view. Well, only if you have the balls to go till the end of the platform. Um, don’t worry; there is a frameless glass that keeps you from falling over.
Grand Canyon Skywalk – Arizona, USA
Ever wanted to “float” over the Grand Canyon? Well, now you can… er… sort of. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a glass-bottomed cantilever structure that spans 70 feet over the Grand Canyon’s rim and sits 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. 4,000 feet!!! WOW!
In truth, the platform is located in a side canyon, not the main one, although it’s pretty close. Even though, one thing is undeniable… this is still a monster view.
Top of Tyrol – Mount Isidor, Austria
Top of Tyrol, designed by Aste Architecture, is a spectacular cantilevered viewing platform overhanging a ridge of Mount Isidor in Austria.
In reality, you don’t gain much visually, but the act of standing in this deceivingly safe platform makes the Stubai Glacier view a unique experience. As if it wasn’t before! There’s always the attraction of the thrill factor as you stand 9 meters away from the mountain.
Five fingers viewing platform – Krippenstein, Austria
What’s better than one platform in the Salzkammergut Area in the Austrian Alps? Five Platforms! Thrill seekers can step out onto a platform to get views of five different angles of the mountains. Each “finger” platform has its own special feature.
The first is outfitted with a picture frame for the perfect shot, the second has a glass floor, the third has a trampoline (OMG!!!), the fourth has a round hole in the floor to look through, and the fifth has a telescope.
Stepping back… A Trampoline?!! Yup… But it is only open for special events. You don’t want to bounce over the railings, right?! The trampoline symbolizes the freedom of the mountains.
Il Binocolo Skywalk – Meran, Italy
When visiting Trauttsmandorff Castle in Meran, Italy; take a walk into the gardens and you will find this charming steel platform poking out of the trees.
The funny-shaped roof at the end of the platform gave the name to this eye-catching platform, Il Binocolo –The Binoculars. Designed by Architect Matteo Thun, Il Binocolo counts with a glass floor and beautiful countryside views.
Willis Tower Skydeck – Chicago, Illinois
Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, dares visitors to step onto The Ledge, a series of glass bays that extend from the building’s 103rd floor.
Reaching out more than four feet from Skydeck Chicago’s west side, visitors have unobstructed and never-before-seen views of Chicago – 1,353 feet straight down. I know… this is not nature in its wildest form, but the view to the infinite horizon is amazing.
Dachstein Skywalk – Dachstein Glacier, Austria
Nicknamed the ‘balcony of the Alps’, the Dachstein Skywalk overhangs above the 850ft drop of the Dachstein Glacier in Austria. From here you can appreciate views of both Slovenia and Czech Republic. And guess what?! You guessed it, glass floors too! This adds some thrill to the attraction…
Have you been to any of these?
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