Breathtaking viewing platforms around the world

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Breathtaking Viewing Platforms around the World

Dachstein Sky Walk ( Austria )

Nicknamed the "balcony of the alps," the Dachstein Sky Walk is formally enthroned at 2700m above

sea-level, high up on the 250m vertical rock face of the Hunerkogel. A 360^o panorama allows the

visitor a view of Slovenia in the south to the Czech Republic in the north. The Sky Walk is distinctly

higher than the platforms of the Niagara Falls or even the one at the Iguazu waterfalls in Brazil .

Aurland Lookout ( Norway )

Architects Todd Saundersand Tommie Wilhelmsen were commissioned to design a

scenic rest-stop 2000ft above Aurland fjord in Norway and came up with this beauty

wining the first prize in Norwegian tourist routes competition. The outermost end of the horizontal platform - which curvesto form the structure's support - is closed off by a

sheet of glass, offering an incredible view towards the ground for all those with the guts

to make the trip to the end.

Grand Canyon Skywalk ( Arizona - USA )

This horseshoe-shaped pant-filler hangs approximately 4000ft above the floor and

extends 65ft beyond the edge of the Grand Canyon . The Horseshoeshaped skywalk is constructed of glass walls 4" thick and visitors must don special scratch-proof socks

as they partake in the view. The work is a true engineering feat that can hold up to

70 tons (roughly 14 African Elephants) and withstands winds of 100mph.

Suspended platform at Iguazu Falls 

( Brazil and Argentina )

While the falls themselves are magnificent, their setting in a huge subtropical nature

reserve makes visiting even more enjoyable. To fully appreciate their size and splendor

it's worthwhile viewing the falls from the skywalk. The viewing platform is so close you

are instantly drenched by spray and deafened by the roar of water plunging over an

80m cliff.

Auckland 's Sky Tower ( New Zealand )

Auckland 's 328m Sky Tower is the southern hemisphere's tallest structure.

It took 2000 tons of reinforcing steel, 660tons of structural steel and 15,000m³of

concrete to erect it. It can withstand 200km/h winds, earthquakes up to eight on

the Richter scale and on a clear day, visibility is around 82km.

The highest indoor point is Sky Deck, which has seamless glass giving unimpeded

360º views.

Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk ( Australia )

This walk opened recently after five months of construction. Located at Knights Hill up

high on the escarpment near Robertson in the Southern Highlands , the Illawarra Fly

Tree Top Walk allows visitors to walk among the rainforest canopy 25m above the

ground on a steel platform. The 500m elevated walkway features cantilever arms

that take visitors to the edge of the escarpment and offer inspiring views of the

coastline from Kiama through to Shellharbour.

Landscape Promontory ( Switzerland )

The landscape promontory is a suspended viewing platform designed by Paolo Bürgi

as part of the Cardada project, a revitalization of the Cardada mountain that is expected

to finish in 2010. The passageway is made of steel and titanium leads to the lookout

platform with a view of Lago Maggiore. The landscape panorama is not the only thing

that visitors are meant to appreciate. Symbols in the paving with accompanying texts

in the railing provide references to history and literature.


Infinity Room at House on the Rock 

( Wisconsin - USA )

The House on the Rock, originally opened in 1959, is a complex of architecturally 

unique rooms, streets, gardens and shops designed by Alex Jordan, Jr. It is located

in Spring Green, Wisconsin and is a regional tourist attraction. The Infinity Room at the

House extends several hundred feet over the valley, without supports underneath,

and is lined with over 3000 handmade windows.

Il binocolo ( Italy )

Within the gardens of Trauttmansdorff castle in Italy you'll find this charming

steel platform poking out through the trees, its name (meaning 'the binoculars')

coming from the shape of the platform's small roof and the view of the

surrounding landscape. Designed by architect Matteo Thun.

Top of Tyrol ( Austria )

Top of Tyrol by Aste architecture is a viewing platform located 3000m above sea level

at the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol , Austria . Weathering steel was used in the construction

of this structure to account for the extreme weather conditions so you can stand

9m away from the mountain with a perfect view of Stubai glacier.

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