Kolnbrein Dam

Kolnbrein Dam, an arch dam in Austria, is the tallest in the nation, making it an excellent location for bungee jumping. It is also the end of a lengthy, picturesque path through the Maltatal, a former construction site road. The fact that bungee jumping at this location is an annual occurrence when thousands of thrill-seekers live out their wildest dreams during the Bungee Jumping Weekend makes the possibility of falling into a free fall from the dam all the more exciting. Since AJ Hackett created organized bungee jumping in New Zealand, it has gained a reputation as a top extreme sport and perhaps the most enjoyable activity you can engage in on land.

The Kiwis didn't have it all their own way for very long, though, and today Europe has its own amazing bungees. The environment is just as crucial as the height when it comes to bungee jumping; you want natural beauty and drama, and the Kölnbrein Dam has plenty of both. An really thrilling bungee. Since a "skywalk," which is actually a horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge, was erected on top of the dam for tourists in 2010, it has become a popular location for bungee jumping. But the Kolnbrein experience is much more than it first appears to be. The jump from a crane 34 meters high atop the dam that which itself stands at 131 meters makes the whole one hundred and sixty-five meters free fall from the Kolnbrein dam a spectacular experience to be a part of at least once in your lifetime.

Jump length: 165 meters

Location: Carinthia, Austria