The 25 Places To Experience The World’s Best Bungee Jumps

You don’t stumble into a bungee jump. It finds you when your heart is ready for a different kind of story. Across cliffs and towers, people lean into fear and leap anyway. This list isn’t about thrill-seeking; it’s about moments that stick with you forever.

Kawarau Bridge, New Zealand

Picture this. In 1988, a couple of lunatics decided it was totally normal to jump off a bridge with elastic strapped to their ankles. That’s how Kawarau Bridge became the world’s first commercial bungee site. It’s still standing: 43 meters of pure legacy. And yes, tourists still line up to scream here.

Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa

Ever looked at a 216-meter drop and thought, “Seems like a good life choice”? Say hello to Bloukrans. Located along South Africa’s Garden Route, this beast is the world’s highest commercial bridge bungee. The jump even made it into the Guinness Book of Records right after causing a few existential crises.

Macau Tower, China

Built because some engineers thought skyscrapers weren’t thrilling enough, Macau Tower lets you free-fall from 233 meters up. There’s a certificate afterward, which is a nice touch. Nothing screams “achievement” like almost losing your lunch midair while dangling above one of the busiest cities on the planet.

Verzasca Dam, Switzerland

This is for thrill-seekers who want to recreate the James Bond GoldenEye intro, only from 220 meters up and minus the exploding barrels. The jump off this Swiss marvel is savage. Concrete echoes every heartbeat before the leap, and no, there’s no fancy elevator to save your shaken knees afterward.

Victoria Falls Bridge, Zambia-Zimbabwe

Gravity’s got a funny sense of humor around here. One second, you’re admiring the misty drama of Victoria Falls; the next, you’re plummeting 111 meters toward the Zambezi River. You can technically bungee between two countries. Nothing says “adventure” like midair border-hopping.

Europabrucke Bridge, Austria

Whoever named it “Europe Bridge” wasn’t kidding; this place practically screams continental swagger. This Austrian beauty once held the record for Europe’s highest bridge. The surrounding Tyrolean Alps quietly judge your hesitation as you stare down a whopping 192 meters.

Nevis Highwire, New Zealand

Built for the emotionally reckless, Nevis Bungy suspends jumpers 134 meters above a rocky canyon via a swaying pod. There’s no bridge, no railings, just cable wires, a metal box, and bad decisions. This isn’t Queenstown’s biggest secret; it’s its proudest bad idea, lovingly engineered for fear junkies.

Niouc Bridge, Switzerland

Nicknamed “Spider Bridge” because it’s held together by thick cables, Niouc isn’t out here winning beauty contests. But at 190 meters, it’s perfect if you enjoy bridges that gently sway while you contemplate mortality. Fun fact: it also hosts zip lines and rope swings for extra regret.

Bhote Koshi River, Nepal

Imagine Himalayan foothills and a suspension bridge that dares you to leap into oblivion. Bhote Koshi’s bungee operation doesn’t do things halfway. Built by New Zealand pros and maintained like a shrine to adrenaline, it serves up one of Asia’s highest and least merciful jumps at 160 meters.

Artuby Bridge, France

Verdon Gorge throws down France’s boldest leap, with the Artuby Bridge that stands 182 meters high, daring you to make the drop. It casually hosts jumps over turquoise rivers, where bravery looks better in free fall. No dramatic soundtrack is needed; the echo of your own primal yells does the job.

Auckland Harbour Bridge, New Zealand

City bungee? Auckland’s got it handled. This 40-meter plummet offers panoramic harbor views you probably won’t notice while shrieking your regrets. You can even dunk your head in the water if you’re feeling spicy. Built into a working bridge, it’s about as casual (and legal) as urban jumping gets.

Ponte Colossus, Italy

Northern Italy isn’t just for wine and ancient ruins; it’s also for launching yourself into thin air off Ponte Colossus. Built for trains that no longer run, it now serves jumpers hungry for bragging rights. Screaming in Italian somehow sounds way more romantic when it’s from 152 meters up.

Corinth Canal, Greece

Back in the 1800s, people carved this epic waterway by hand because nature wasn’t moving fast enough. Today, the 70-meter jump over the Corinth Canal feels less like “Look at history!” and more like “Splat if you chicken out mid-leap!” Ancient engineers would’ve loved the absurdity.

Souleuvre Viaduct, France

Normandy isn’t just D-Day beaches and butter; it’s also home to this 61-meter jump that starts suspiciously calmly. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (yeah, that Eiffel), the Souleuvre Viaduct now stands as a monument to humanity’s two greatest achievements: bridge-building and terrible decision-making under peer pressure.

Vidraru Dam, Romania

Built in 1966 because communism loves massive concrete structures, the Vidraru Dam offers a 166-meter vertical drop that’s insane. It’s surrounded by misty forests with legends about ghosts. It’s probably the only jump where you’re falling and quietly wondering if Dracula’s going to join halfway down.

Solkan Bridge, Slovenia

Technically a railway bridge, it’s also a daredevil leap. Solkan’s drop doesn’t try to compete with sky-high giants. It just gives you clean terror above the icy Soca River. Europe’s largest stone arch delivers all that panic from a crisp 55 meters up.

Contra Dam Night Jump, Switzerland

Sure, daylight jumps are cool, but a 220-meter plunge into darkness at Contra Dam is what separates tourists from lunatics. At night, it’s basically like leaping into a black hole while your ancestors weep. No view, no warning, just a very expensive life choice you can’t undo.

La Paz Bridge, Bolivia

Urban jumping hits differently when it’s Bolivia’s capital sprawled out below you. The La Paz Bridge offers 50-meter free-falls right in the heart of one of the world’s highest-altitude cities. Traffic zooms under your ankles while you pray the cord is fresher than the street vendor snacks you tried earlier.

Graskop Gorge, South Africa

Most people hike to waterfalls. Overachievers jump into them. Graskop Gorge’s bungee swing doesn’t just drop you; it hurls you straight at cliffsides wrapped in mist. Both swing and bungee, it’s a totally genius way to break your survival instincts from 70 meters up.

Altopiano Di Asiago, Italy

Italy strikes again with this seasonal bungee madness staged high on the Asiago Plateau. The weather decides if you jump or not, which feels fitting since this 175-meter drop practically demands that the sky itself give you permission. If you find a sunny day, destiny’s clearly rooting for you.

Rio Grande Bridge, USA

They call it the “Gorge Bridge,” which feels like an undersell for a steel beast towering 206 meters above the Rio Grande. New Mexico’s desert wind whistles through the cables while you double-check your harness one last time. No theme parks here. Just honest-to-goodness canyon-flavored chaos.

North London Bungee, England

Set up in a gritty city space with power stations and cranes, North London Bungee trades cliffs for industrial playgrounds. It’s the purest, dirtiest kind of thrill: 49 meters of “What am I doing?” followed by 50 meters of “That was actually sick.” No mountains are needed, just guts.

Taupo Bungy, New Zealand

New Zealanders must be allergic to staying upright. Taupo Bungy sends you plunging toward the Waikato River, and yes, they’ll let you get your head wet if you’re feeling brave. It’s the only bungee over water in the country to drop you a cheeky 47 meters down.

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, China

This is a glass-bottom walkway stretching 260 meters above a canyon that looks like it’s straight out of Avatar. The bungee jump? A historic 260-meter freefall into thin air. The mind games start before you even jump because standing still is terrifying enough.

Jumpin Heights, Rishikesh, India

Located in the Himalayan foothills, Jumpin Heights delivers India’s highest fixed-platform bungee at 83 meters. Adventure guides trained in New Zealand standards run the show because even spiritual awakenings need professional backup. Around here, a day of soul-searching often ends with a controlled plummet into holy river air.