Contra Dam
The Contra Dam, also known as the Verzasca Dam or the Locarno Dam, is the third highest bungee jump in the world, with a 220-meter jump.
- The jumping station is located in the middle of the dam wall, and is accessible by a two-kilometer road section from Gordola.
- The Contra Dam is a 220-meter (720 ft) concrete arch dam with a crest length of 380 meters (1,250 ft). It’s located 10 kilometers from the lake-side resort town of Locarno, and offers views of the Swiss Alps.
- The Contra Dam is famous for being the location where James Bond appeared in the 1995 film GoldenEye. Reservations are required for the 007 Jump or GoldenEye Bungee Jump.
- Before making their jump, jumpers are treated to amazing views of the surrounding Swiss Alps and the Verzasca Valley.
Top 10 Highest Bungee Jumps in the World
The highest bungee jumps in the world are extremely high and give thrilling adventure experiences to adventurers. The highest of them all is Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge with a height of 260 meters followed by Macau Tower and Contra Dam with heights of 233 and 220 meters respectively.
In this article, we are going to learn about the top 10 highest bungee jumps in the world.