Top 10 Most Fascinating Skywalks in the World

Those who love adventures are never short of options. Viewing the great mountains, green-lands, and exploring the beauty of the earth from skywalks is itself a marvelous experience. There are many of us who are excited enough to know about the spectacular lookouts, observatory decks, and great viewing platforms. If you have the guts to spend time at some very scary, breathtaking, and awesome platforms, then here is the list of top 10 most fascinating skywalks in the world.

10. The Ledge – United States

The approximate height of this skywalk is 1,453 feet and it has 110 stories above the streets of downtown Chicago, USA. This is really a point that can turn your trip into a marvelous and amazing experience. The four boxes that make it up in Willis Tower have been constructed with half-ton panels of glass. The walls of this beautiful skywalk have three layers, each half an inch thick. It was created in 2009, and over 500 couples have tied their knots here.

9. AlpspiX Viewing Platform – Germany

At the base of Alpspitze peak, you can find the AlpspiX Viewing Platform. It hovers 42 feet over an empty void shaped like an ‘X’ with two protruding platforms. The towering structure is found in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region, Germany. This marvelous platform has about 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) height and remains open throughout the year.

8. Dachstein Stairway to Nothingness – Austria

It is situated close to the town of Schladming, Austria. It has 100m long suspension bridge which lets you enjoy beautiful and amazing views of the Alps. It took the constructors almost seven months for building this marvelous structure. This has been specially created under the supervision of professional architectures of Austria.

7. Stegastein Lookout – Norway

This lookout platform is a mind-blowing place to visit. It has been surrounded by mountains and is situated in Norway. Don’t get afraid of the height because the glass panels around would prove to be highly protective for the visitors. Commissioned by the Norwegian Highway Department as a place for improving the overall appearance of the country in the eyes of the tourists, this lookout is worth checking. Its height is around 2,000 feet.

6. Matteo Thun’s Viewing Platform – Italy

This is one of the best views of Italy. The Matteo Thun’s Viewing Platform is situated in Merano region, and has binocular-shape. Its viewing points are the very beautiful Italian gardens, known for their greenery and attraction. The design of this platform was presented by architect Matteo Thun in 2005.

5. Grand Canyon Skywalk – United States

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and one of the most marvelous tourist attractions of Arizona, USA. This is a steel and glass walkway, having an extension of 70 feet (21 meters) over the Grand Canyon. About ninety ton glass was imported from Germany for its construction.

4. The View from The Shard – England

This can be regarded as one of the highest and most beautiful viewing points of London, England. It is situated on floors 68, 69 and 72. The best view comes from floor 72, at a height of 800 feet (244 meters). It is one of the best open-air observatory decks offering 360-degree views of the city.

3. Cliffwalk – Canada

The Cliffwalk is a 700-feetwalkway. It is situated in Canada and has been beautifully constructed. The Cliffwalk is attached to a granite cliff facing above the Capilano River in British Columbia. Its highest point is 300 feet above the river. It features two glass panels with an anti-skid finish. Both of these have been brought from Austria.

2. EdgeWalk CN Tower – Canada

EdgeWalk is CN Tower’s one of the most thrilling attractions. It is the only unique of its kind in North America. Located on the roof of the CN Tower’s restaurant, the EdgeWalk CN Tower has a height of around 1,068 feet. It won’t be wrong to say that this is the highest full circle hands-free walkway in the world. Its glass is about 2.5 inches thick.

1. Tokyo Skytree Observation Decks – Japan

The Tokyo Skytree is one of the tallest towers in the world. Its approximate height is 2,080 feet. It is situated in Japan, and consists of two observation decks: the lower one is located at 1,148 feet, and the upper one has a height of 1476 feet. You can view the beauty of Mount Fuji from the observation decks when the weather is pleasant.