Where Fear Meets Freefall
Two things make up bungee jumping—the fall and where you fall from. Some locations add a serious edge, which can be anything from extreme height to unpredictable winds. Here, we focus on the scariest places in the world to leap from. We’re not just focusing on elevation alone, but places that are intense for reasons that stand above the rest. If you're looking for jumps that truly push limits, this list shows you where to start.
1. Macau Tower, China
At 233 meters, this is the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. The jump gives you over 8 seconds of freefall, so it is unusually long. On windy days, jumpers can sway sideways due to the tower's exposure.
2. Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
The dam is 220 meters high and offers one of the world’s tallest jumps. It gained fame from the opening scene of James Bond’s GoldenEye. You leap from a smooth vertical dam wall with nothing beneath, and night jumps are available too.
Martin Abegglen from Bern, Switzerland on Wikimedia
3. Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa
This 216-meter jump is the highest bridge bungee jump on Earth. Located in Tsitsikamma National Park, it's surrounded by cliffs and river gorges, and due to the bridge’s high arch, the bounce feels even bigger. Celebrities like Prince Harry have made the leap here.
4. Europabrücke, Austria
The bridge, which is the tallest in Austria, spans a deep Alpine gorge near Innsbruck, adding natural danger, and the jump plunges 192 meters. Jumpers often face heavy winds from the valley funnel effect, and the jump can be paired with a zipline return for extra thrills.
5. Niouc Bridge, Switzerland
At Europe’s highest suspension bridge bungee site, the jump is 190 meters off a narrow, wobbly suspension bridge. The bridge swings slightly as you walk, which raises anxiety before jumping, and you’ll leap over a rocky canyon with a glacial stream below.
Jean-Louis Pitteloud on Wikimedia
6. Artuby Bridge, France
The jump here is 182 meters high over the Verdon Gorge, and the bridge, which was built for cars, is the tallest road bridge in France used for bungee jumping. Gusty wind conditions can increase mid-air instability, and the view includes towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters.
7. Perrine Bridge, USA
There is only one bridge in the U.S. where you can jump year-round without a permit, and this is it. It's also one of the tallest legal jumps in North America—148 meters. You jump into the dramatic Snake River Canyon, and locals may watch or cheer from the railings.
8. Molveno Bungee, Italy
The jump launches from a cable car suspended mid-air over Lake Molveno at 123 meters. Unlike fixed bridges or dams, the platform sways with the cable car, and that makes the jump feel unstable. Also, gusty winds and elevation changes increase jump unpredictability.
9. Altopiano Di Asiago, Italy
This site features a 165-meter jump from a massive dam, which has become a major destination for European jumpers. You leap into a remote forest valley surrounded by pine trees, and the narrow launch area amplifies the sense of claustrophobia before the jump.
Bungee Jumping Asiago-Enego Gopro by Marco Bertolasi
10. Bhote Koshi River, Nepal
It’s from a suspension bridge over a Himalayan gorge that this 160-meter jump happens. It’s the highest bungee in Nepal. The river below is a roaring torrent of glacial melt, and the remote jungle setting adds to the sense of isolation and danger.
11. Victoria Falls Bridge, Zambia/Zimbabwe
The jump site lies just downstream from one of the world's largest waterfalls, and the 111-meter jump happens over the Zambezi River between two countries. You might spot crocodiles or hippos in the river below, and the bridge itself shakes when trucks pass by.
12. High Steel Bridge, USA
This bridge is one of the highest railway bridges in the U.S., but it is now closed to trains. The jump drops 106 meters into a forested ravine in Washington State, and fog can shroud the entire drop zone, hiding the forest floor.
13. Rio Grande Bridge, USA
Sitting 207 meters above the Rio Grande Gorge in New Mexico, it’s one of the highest jumpable bridges in the U.S., used by pros with permits. Strong canyon winds can shift your trajectory mid-jump, and base jumpers have reportedly landed among bighorn sheep.
14. Souleuvre Viaduct, France
This 61-meter jump is off an old railway bridge repurposed for bungee. Here, you leap directly above a lush Norman valley with cows and rivers. As others walk on the structure, it shakes slightly, and the jump platform is built from glass, adding a vertigo-inducing preview.
15. Pont De Ponsonnas, France
Spanning a deep alpine ravine, this 103-meter bridge is a jump site known for its scenic isolation and vertical drop. The narrow ledge makes the jump feel more intimate and intense, and on misty days, visibility drops, which creates a ghostly leap.
16. Corinth Canal, Greece
Ships pass beneath as you leap here, so timing is everything. The 78-meter jump is from a bridge over a razor-thin canal carved into stone, and it drops between vertical cliff walls, giving you a claustrophobic freefall. Spectators often cheer from both sides of the narrow span.
Bruce Tuten from Savannah, Georgia, United States on Wikimedia
17. The Nevis Bungy, New Zealand
This is both the highest bungee in New Zealand and a rite of passage for thrill-seekers. During this 134-meter jump from a suspended pod above a remote gorge, you reach over 120 kph (roughly 74.6 mph) during freefall. The pod also sways slightly as others jump.
18. Extremo Park, Costa Rica
Here, the jump is 143 meters and over a lush rainforest valley. You may see howler monkeys or toucans mid-jump, and cloud forest mist can soak your face as you fall. It’s the highest bungee jump in Central America.
Monteverde Extremo Park Experience! by Monteverde Extremo Park
19. Kolnbrein Dam, Austria
Austria’s tallest dam has a dramatic curved face, stunning alpine surroundings, and a 165-meter jump for thrills. The wind whipping through the valley intensifies the fall, and you can hear your own echo scream bouncing off the dam wall.
20. Vidraru Dam, Romania
One of the tallest dam jumps in Eastern Europe, it starts from a 166-meter-tall dam in the Carpathian Mountains. You’ll fall over a massive artificial lake, and cold mist from the dam spray often hits you just before jumping.
