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Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, spot landmarks from great heights, and ensure capturing the entire city in a photograph! Additionally, discover iconic buildings, unique in the world.
Locations across Europe and the Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Alps, Barcelona, Berlin, Bratislava, Brighton, Bucharest, Dubai, Istanbul, Liverpool, London, Paris, Portsmouth, Prague, Rotterdam, Seville, Stuttgart, Tallinn, Turin, Vienna.
First Cliff Walk, Grindelwald, Switzerland
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A breathtaking walkway located at First Mountain (2,168 m). This steel pathway clings to the cliffs, offering panoramic views of the Eiger and the Bernese Alps. A highlight is the suspended walkway and glass viewing platform, perfect for adrenaline-seekers and photographers. Accessible via the Grindelwald-First cable car, it’s a must-visit attraction in the Jungfrau region.
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Sapphire Observation Deck – Istanbul, Turkey
With a 360° panorama, discover Istanbul’s attractions and a stunning sunset from the 54th floor.
Visiting hours: 10 am – 9:30 pm.
Entrance ticket: €12, and a 4D Skyride access ticket: €20. Details here.
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Observation Deck 300 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Located on the 70th floor in Etihad Towers, experience a 360° view over Abu Dhabi’s skyscrapers, beachfront, and the Emirates Palace. The entrance ticket includes a meal at the restaurant, tea or coffee, and a dessert. Relax in comfortable chairs while admiring the view from 300 meters high.
Tickets cost € 22 with consumption included, operating from 12 pm to 8 pm.
Details and ticket reservations here.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
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The view from the world’s tallest building is a must on any bucket list. Visit floors 124 and 125 for the At the Top experience and floor 148 for At the Top Sky. At 828 meters high, Burj Khalifa is truly impressive!
Operating hours are from 8 am to 12 am, with tickets starting from € 42.
Details and ticket reservations here.
Sky Views Observatory, Dubai
Push your limits and fear of heights by sliding on glass with astonishing views below! Situated at 200 meters high, it offers an incredible panorama of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. With everything made of glass, it feels like walking on air! Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, with a ticket price of only €20. Details and reservations available here.
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Dachstein Glacier Observation Deck – Austria
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A stunning observation deck located on the Dachstein Glacier in Austria at 2,700 meters. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps, including peaks in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia. The highlight is the glass-bottom platform, which extends over a vertical drop of hundreds of meters, providing a thrilling experience. Visitors can reach the Skywalk via the Dachstein Cable Car from Ramsau.
Danube Tower, Vienna, Austria
Capture beautiful photos from Austria’s tallest tower. The platform, located at 150 meters high, is accessible by lift in just 15 seconds.
Tickets cost €20, and it operates from 10 am to 10:30 pm. Details and reservations available here.
Berlin Fernsehturm, Berlin, Germany
Witness Berlin’s attractions from 203 meters high! The tower’s construction completed in 1969, and since then, it remains one of Berlin’s most popular attractions. Operating from 10 am to 10 pm, tickets cost €28.5.
Details and reservations available here.
Stuttgart TV Tower, Stuttgart, Germany
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Visit the world’s first TV tower and one of Stuttgart’s top attractions in Baden Württemberg.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Tickets are priced at €12.5.
Details and reservations available here.
Sky Tower, Bucharest, Romania
Romania’s tallest building and the most iconic office space await your visit. At the 36th floor, you can have dinner at the NOR Restaurant. The entrance ticket costs €20 and includes a photo tour and a welcome cocktail. Operating from 2 pm to 5 pm.
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Tallinn TV Tower, Tallinn, Estonia
Entrance and access to the tower’s 22nd floor until 6 pm, museum access, café, and restaurant are included. For an additional fee, you can even do base jump boogie, Stair Run, walk on Edge, or access after 7 pm.
Open Monday to Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm and Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. Tickets are €19.
Details and reservations available here.
Glories Tower, Barcelona, Spain
Ascend the city’s tallest tower to admire Barcelona from the 30th floor. Its circular shape offers a perfect 360° panorama of Barcelona’s boulevards leading toward the Sagrada Familia.
Operating hours: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Ticket price: €18.
Details and reservations available here.
Mole Antonelliana, Turin, Italy
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The National Museum of Cinema, completed in 1889, offers an unparalleled view over Turin. Visit the museum’s dome.
Operating hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday-Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. Turin Piemont Card costs €30, including visits to multiple city attractions and Mole Antonelliana.
Mirador Seville Tower, Spain
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Marvel at a 360° view over Seville, the Guadalquivir River, and its surroundings. Access also includes an exhibition providing a better understanding of Seville’s history.
Operating hours: 10:30 am – 1 pm and 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays. Ticket: €2.
Details and reservations available here.
Torre de Collserola, Barcelona, Spain
Standing at 288 meters, it’s Spain’s tallest tower, offering views up to 70 km on clear days. Ticket price: €5.6.
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UFO, Bratislava, Slovakia
With its flying saucer-like shape, this tower is the symbol of the capital. The elevator ascends to 95 meters in 45 seconds, providing a panorama extending up to 100 km.
Operating hours: 10 am – 11 pm. Ticket: from 11.50 €. Details here.
Zizkov Television Tower Observatory, Prague, Czech Republic
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Where better to view the castle, iconic squares, and the Vltava River than from 100 meters high over Prague? Enjoy a perspective from the television tower’s platform!
Operating hours: 9 am – 12 am. Ticket: 14 €. Details and reservations available here.
St Johns Beacon, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Located in the city center, admire Liverpool from 122 meters high! A symbolic building since the ’70s, it was once Liverpool’s tallest, now surpassed by just 2 meters by Beetham Wet Tower.
Operating hours: Monday-Friday 11 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Price: £8. Link here.
Euromast, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Reserve an incredible experience at 185 meters above Rotterdam! On clear days, the view spans up to 30 km.
Operating hours: 10 am – 9:30 pm. Ticket: €13. Details and reservations available here.
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
A romantic and iconic experience and a must-visit in Paris! Choose from various ascent options – elevator, stairs, to different levels.
Operating hours: 9:30 am – 11 pm. Lift ticket price: from 23.5 €. Details and reservations available here.
Montparnasse Tower, Paris, France
No matter how many angles you view Paris from, it’s never enough! Take the elevator to the Montparnasse Tower and enjoy a cinematic and time-traveling experience. The restaurant on the 56th floor offers breathtaking views of the City of Lights during meals!
Operating hours: 9:30 am – 11:30 pm. Ticket price: 19 €. Details and reservations available here.
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
This iconic port attraction offers access to 170 meters in height.
Operating hours: Monday-Friday 10:30 am – 5 pm. Price: £19.5. Details and reservations available here.
The Shard, London, United Kingdom
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Experience the best panoramas of London’s skyscrapers! The nearly 310-meter building is the UK’s tallest.
Operating hours: Wednesday-Friday and Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ticket: £28.5. Details and reservations available here.
Brighton i360, Brighton, United Kingdom
Capture stunning photos while enjoying a drink at height in the Nyetimber Sky Bar!
Operating hours: 11 am – 5:30 pm. Ticket: £18.5. Details and reservations available here.
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