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Canyon Swing over the Pissot Gorge in Château-d'Oex
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You finally want to relive the GoldenEye jump of James Bond 007? Maybe you'd like to start your first bungee jump with a shorter jump. In Switzerland, besides the famous dam in Ticino's Verzasca Valley, you can find many more great jumping spots.
We have compiled the most famous and spectacular jumps for you.
When bungee jumping you jump into nothingness. Your brain knows that nothing can happen to you and that the jump is safe. But it still signals an imminent danger to your body and makes sure that a lot of adrenaline is released. This makes the feeling after the jump quite unique
The rubber rope consists of about 1500 individual latex threads. It connects the jumper with the take-off point and brakes the fall. The elasticity causes it to spring back several times until it swings out.
Bungee jumping is organized by certified providers. In Switzerland, the "Safety in Adventures" foundation defines the safety requirements for outdoor activities. It also regularly monitors compliance with them. The blue "S" is the label that only providers who regularly meet all certification criteria are allowed to carry.
jump location | region | jump height (m) | months |
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007-Bungee Jump Verzasca Dam | Ticino | 220 | April to October |
Stockhorn | Bern | 134 | April to November |
Centovalli in Intragna (railroad bridge) | Ticino | 70 | April to October |
Canyon Swing Glacier Gorge Grindelwald | Bern | 90 | April to October |
Suspension Bridge Adventure Park Niouc | Valais | 190 | April to October |
Bungee jumping is a special experience in the Verzasca Valley of Ticino. Since the James Bond movie "GoldenEye", the Gordola dam is famous all over the world and attracts more and more adventurers. It is 220 m high and perfectly suited for a spectacular jump. A ramp helps to leave enough safety distance from the wall. The Lago di Vogorno reservoir is not far from Locarno.
The Verzasca Valley is famous for its countless waterfalls and crystal clear water. The stone bridge in Lavertezzo is a popular destination. The Ponte dei Salti (Bridge of Jumps) lets visitors jump the 14 meters directly into the Verzasca River.
The spectacular depth of the jump is perfect for trying out different types of jumps. The classic bungee jump is the jump like in the movie GoldenEye: headfirst
But there are more possibilities.
Jump type | Special | Suitability for |
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Classic jump | head first | beginner, first jump |
jump backward | jump backward | not suitable for first jump |
Jump Ultimo | feet first | experienced jumpers |
The Classic Jump is also offered at night
In the Simmental of the beautiful Bernese Oberland, you take the Stockhorn cable car from Erlenbach to Hinterstockensee. On the way you jump directly from the gondola in 134 m height. You will get a bird's eye view of the picturesque landscape with the Hinterstockensee.
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The Centovalli Railway is a narrow-gauge train that runs through the valleys of Ticino in a breathtaking route. In Intragna there is a bridge bungy center. Here you can jump from one of the bridges 70 meters into the depth
The mountain rivers in the area are ideal for canyoning. The railroad bridge is also directly connected to the largest high ropes course in Europe.
The classic jump is possible here as well as a tandem jump
Jump type | Special | Suitability for |
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Classic jump | Head first | Beginner, first jump |
jump backward | jump backward | suitable from the 2nd jump |
jump Ultimo | with feet in front | experienced jumpers suitable from 3rd jump |
jump Salto | experienced jumpers from 3rd jump | |
Tandem jump | Jump side by side | Weight max. 160 kg |
In the middle of the Glacier Gorge Grindelwald the Canyon Swing is offered. You jump from a jumping height of about 90 m about 50 m into the depth of the canyon. You reach an acceleration of up to 120 km/h
Unlike bungee jumping, you don't fall headfirst, but are attached to your hips and swing through the canyon. Your free fall is gently transitioned into a rocking motion.
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The suspension bridge Niouc is Europe's highest suspension bridge. In the Sport and Adventure Park Niouc you jump from 190 m height into the deep valley. Already the 100 m long footpath over the suspension bridge generates a lot of adrenaline. At the jumping point you can't see the ground below you.
To get into the right mood, you can use the Giant Swing Pendulum with a speed of 200 km/h or the roller coaster in the Adventure Park
Bungee jumping in Switzerland will take you to the most beautiful and unusual places in Switzerland. You will never forget this adrenaline-filled experience for the rest of your life. And maybe it will make you dare to do more bungee jumps
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