Viewpoints and Bridges in Austria
Scenic Viewpoints and Bridges
Austria’s landscape is defined by dramatic elevation, showcased through historic city towers and high-altitude alpine platforms. This list features the 15th-century City Tower in Innsbruck alongside modern engineering like the 114-meter-high highline179 suspension bridge. Visitors can explore the cantilevered 5 Fingers on Mount Krippenstein, the glass-floored Dachstein Skywalk, and historic stone crossings like the Kajetansbrücke. From the medieval ruins of Burgruine Windegg to the contemporary Ars Electronica Center in Linz, these sites offer diverse perspectives across the Alps and the Danube valley.
Stairway to Nothingness
The bridge features a construction which is also called "stairway to nothingness". Breathtaking views are guaranteed.
5 Fingers
5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein.
Old Bridge
This modern girder bridge stands on a site of a former wooden bridge which connected two banks of the town.
Highline179
Highline179 is located near Reutte on the Bavarian–Austrian Border, it extends at an altitude of 114 meters above the Ehrenberg castle and…
Skywalk
Situated on the Hunerkogel rock face at 2,700 meters, this platform features a glass floor section. It offers views across the Dachstein Glacier and extends over a 250-meter vertical drop.
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