Some of the most unique and terrifying skywalks, overlooks and observation points from around the world. This gallery contains images of the most notable examples.
© Flickr / Markus LTrollstigen Visitor Terrace along the Stigfossen Waterfall. Built in 2010 and only open during summer, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
Trollstigen Visitor Terrace along the Stigfossen Waterfall. Built in 2010 and only open during summer, it offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.
© Flickr / Chris MurphyYou had better get over your fear of heights if you want to visit this Grand Canyon Skywalk - a glass structure suspended about 600 meters above the ground.
You had better get over your fear of heights if you want to visit this Grand Canyon Skywalk - a glass structure suspended about 600 meters above the ground.
© Flickr / Kenneth Cole SchneiderGlacier Skywalk on the Columbia Icefield, Canada.
Glacier Skywalk on the Columbia Icefield, Canada.
© AFP 2023 / Radek MicaThis Skywalk is located in Dolni Morava, Czech Republic.
This Skywalk is located in Dolni Morava, Czech Republic.
© Photo : Marc LinsThis observation tower located in Austria provides a panoramic view of the River Mur that lies below.
This observation tower located in Austria provides a panoramic view of the River Mur that lies below.
© Photo : Lorena DarqueaQuilotoa Shalalá - an observation platform in Ecuador overlookibg a water-filled caldera of the westernmost volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes.
Quilotoa Shalalá - an observation platform in Ecuador overlookibg a water-filled caldera of the westernmost volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes.
© Flickr / Forgemind ArchiMediaThis observation platform is set atop the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol, Austria.
This observation platform is set atop the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol, Austria.
© Photo : Olivier Ottevaere & John Lin / The University of Hong KongThis somewhat bizarre-looking contraption called 'The Warp' is made of timber, and is located on a hill overlooking the village of Ludian in China.
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© Photo : Olivier Ottevaere & John Lin / The University of Hong Kong
This somewhat bizarre-looking contraption called 'The Warp' is made of timber, and is located on a hill overlooking the village of Ludian in China.
© Photo : Skypoint AustraliaSkyPoint Observation Deck, located about 750ft above the ground at Australia's Gold Coast.
SkyPoint Observation Deck, located about 750ft above the ground at Australia's Gold Coast.