Tokyo Skytree
by With the vast area the Japanese capital Tokyo and its surrounding is covering, it is not too surprising that there are multiple popular observation decks …
Tag: Views from above
Ferris wheels, towers and more place, which give you a great view
KL Tower / Menara Tower
Observation decks are one of my favorite ways to explore a city. The view from a high spot, regardless whether it is a tower or …
Skyview – On Top of Avicii Arena in Stockholm
Being in the middle of the Globen and being on top of the Globen – this could be somehow the sum-up of my trip to Stockholm …
Donauturm Vienna
TV and radio tower are becoming touristic attractions in many cities nowadays. Their height typically offer a great view over the city or the region …
Riding the Yokohama Air Cabin
While my wife and I visited Yokohama in Japan, we also explored the Yokohama Air Cabin. The gondola lift eases the transport from the key …
Sky Views Observatory Dubai
It is very hard to keep track of all the new attractions which pop up in Dubai. A place, which hasn’t been too much on …
High Roller Las Vegas
When High Roller in Las Vegas opened in 2014, the 167.6 meter high Ferris wheel was the tallest of its kind and surpassed the Singapore …
Riding the Floibanen in Bergen
The funicular railway Floibanen (or Fløibanen in Norwegian) is just 848 meter long, but is one of the most well-known and iconic spots in Bergen …
Wiener Riesenrad at Vienna Prater
The Wiener Riesenrad (“Vienna Ferris Wheel”) is one of the classic and most famous attractions in the Austrian capital. The original observation wheel has already opened in …
The View from SWR Stuttgart Television Tower
Apart from the very inner city center, Stuttgart is a rather hilly German city. On one of their higher elevation, the SWR Stuttgart Television Tower …
Bergisel Ski Jumping Hill
The Bergisel Ski Jumping Hill is definitely one of the most famous and iconic venues in winter sports. Having been host of the Olympic Games …
Skansin (Torshavn)
The Faroese people call Skansin (liternally: the “redoubt”) the most peaceful fort on Earth. In fact, the facility built in 1580 in order to protect the city …