The best bungee jumps in the world
For those of us who love an adrenaline rush, and seek out thrilling and adventurous activities, bungee jumping is a must. With its free-falling plummet and often-beautiful surroundings it can be an exhilarating and petrifying experience. Of course jumping is not without risk of injury. Aside from lack of safety precaution injuries, you are at risk of whiplash, eyesight damage and possible spinal injuries. These are uncommon, yet there have been injury claims against bungee jumping companies for personal injury.
Bungee jumping can take place in spots all over the world, the UK offers some, yet the surrounding are often not as stunning as others across the globe. If you are looking for that somewhere special, whether it be your first or fifth jump, then these following jumps are ones to bear in mind. They may be a pretty long journey away, but if you are an avid jumper wanting to conquer some of the best in the world, then check these out.
For those jumps that are a notch above the rest, a mixture of both great height and fantastic surroundings are needed. Austria's Europabruke Bridge is a breathtaking 630 feet, linking Italy and Austria through the Alps. The Autobahn runs over the top of it and its height has beaten France's Millau viaduct.
If you want to pretend you James Bond and rein act the opening scene to Goldeneye then prepare yourself for a whopping 720-foot jump at Switzerland's Verzasca Dam. Facing the dam wall will provide a completely different jumping experience.
Lastly, the Macau Tower, China, boasting a 760-foot jump. Unlike The Verzasca Dam and Europabruke Bridge, skyscrapers and city landscape surround the Macau Tower. So although perhaps not the most beautiful of settings, it is up there with the best for height and fear factor.
So if you're looking to inject a bit of excitement into your life why not give bungee jumping a go. Granted the aforementioned are grand and expensive, yet there are plenty of UK jumps to get you started and give you a flavour of what bungee jumping is all about. But be warned, once tried, you'll never look back!
Bungee jumping can take place in spots all over the world, the UK offers some, yet the surrounding are often not as stunning as others across the globe. If you are looking for that somewhere special, whether it be your first or fifth jump, then these following jumps are ones to bear in mind. They may be a pretty long journey away, but if you are an avid jumper wanting to conquer some of the best in the world, then check these out.
For those jumps that are a notch above the rest, a mixture of both great height and fantastic surroundings are needed. Austria's Europabruke Bridge is a breathtaking 630 feet, linking Italy and Austria through the Alps. The Autobahn runs over the top of it and its height has beaten France's Millau viaduct.
If you want to pretend you James Bond and rein act the opening scene to Goldeneye then prepare yourself for a whopping 720-foot jump at Switzerland's Verzasca Dam. Facing the dam wall will provide a completely different jumping experience.
Lastly, the Macau Tower, China, boasting a 760-foot jump. Unlike The Verzasca Dam and Europabruke Bridge, skyscrapers and city landscape surround the Macau Tower. So although perhaps not the most beautiful of settings, it is up there with the best for height and fear factor.
So if you're looking to inject a bit of excitement into your life why not give bungee jumping a go. Granted the aforementioned are grand and expensive, yet there are plenty of UK jumps to get you started and give you a flavour of what bungee jumping is all about. But be warned, once tried, you'll never look back!
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If you do have an accident whilst bungee jumping, you may be eligible for Personal Injury Claims.