Most Thrilling Rides: In the Scariest Elevators Around the World
If you are that kind of person who is not afraid of heights and are very much comfortable in trying out every new adventure, then you should definitely explore and experience the vast limit an elevator can take you to.
The Hammetschwand Lift, Switzerland
Situated on the Burgenstock Mountain peak in central Switzerland near the Lake Lucerne. The elevator is 400 feet high tower, opened over the centuries ago. The ride in the elevator takes you to the height in just 50 seconds only. The elevator looks scary and is considered highest exterior elevator of Europe.
SkyView, Ericsson Globe, Sweden
Located at 425 feet to the top, The Ericsson Globe is the world's largest spherical building. The elevator is uniquely designed and takes you on a slow moving ride of 30 minutes to the topmost point with the most amazing view.
The Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
Standing at the height of 79 feet, The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat that connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. Around the beautiful settings, the elevator is simply a ride to the eight- storey building.
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Sky Tower, New Zealand
This scary yet stunning looking elevator is on a high building of Auckland. The elevator is 610 feet high and takes you to the top in just 40 thrilling seconds. Certainly not for the faint hearted as even the floor of the elevator is made of glass which gives you a clearer picture as you look down with every as you go up.
The Bailong Elevator, China
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with being the highest elevator in the World. Famously being called as the 'hundreds dragon sky lift', the elevator is 1,070 feet high and made of glass. The elevators take you up to 50 in just 2 minutes.
Taipei 101, Taiwan
There is 1,667 feet tall, 101-storey building with 67 elevators, including two to the observational deck that are the world's second fastest. The experience of this elevator takes you very high like a rocket without much effort. Other elevators are two storeys high and open on two floors simultaneously
The Gateway Arch, United States of America
There is a monument in St. Louise, Missouri which is 630 feet tall and has the world's tallest arch. The trams with which the tourists can go to view the breathtaking view at the top, have several compartments with 5 people each. The ride continues only for 4 minutes, yet its impact remains till very long.
AquaDom, Germany
The AquaDom Is a unique 82 feet tall elevator. The elevator is a cylindrical glass aquarium with a transparent surrounding. Around the water and the beautiful fauna, the elevator looks very pretty and fascinating.
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