Austria Extreme Sports
Tourism Sites
Europabrücke Bridge
🧠. Fact: Home to one of the world’s highest bungee jumps — a 192-meter freefall from this iconic bridge.
💡 Tip: Book in advance, especially in summer when jump slots fill up fast.
Info - One for engineering buffs is the Europabrücke Bridge, one of Europe’s tallest motorway bridges, towering 190 meters above the Wipp Valley. It’s part of the Brenner Pass motorway linking Austria and Italy and offers breathtaking views of alpine valleys and surrounding peaks. Thrill-seekers can even bungee jump from the bridge.
Kölnbrein Dam
🧠. Fact: Austria’s highest dam offers a thrilling bungee jump with jaw-dropping alpine views.
💡 Tip: Stay at the nearby Berghotel Malta for early
Info - Kölnbrein Dam in Carinthia, Austria’s highest dam, is a jaw-dropping sight. Visitors can walk out onto the airwalk platform for vertigo-inducing views over the Malta Valley and its glacier-fed reservoir. The dam also marks the start of hiking trails and via ferrata routes.
Sky Ladder Via Ferrata
🧠. Fact: This steel cable route ends with a sky ladder suspended between two rock faces. Fact: Not for beginners — it’s one of Austria’s most thrilling climbs.
💡 Tip:Bring gloves and a proper via ferrata set — no rentals on-site
Info - The Sky Ladder Via Ferrata is one of Austria’s most thrilling climbing experiences. Located in the Dachstein Mountains, this steel cable climbing route includes ladders, rock faces, and one of Europe’s most famous suspension bridges. The highlight is the iconic “Sky Ladder” — a narrow ladder suspended over a dramatic gorge, offering panoramic views of alpine peaks and valleys below. It’s designed for experienced climbers and thrill-seekers craving a unique and heart-pounding mountain adventure.