VIDEO, PHOTOS: Walking on Hungary’s record-breaking suspension bridge is an unrivalled experience

The record-breaking suspension bridge is in Sátoraljaújhely, North Hungary, and its name is the Bride of National Unity. Walking on it is a breathtaking experience. Despite being a symbol of unity, it might not attract those with a fear of heights.

A unique experience: the record-breaking suspension bridge

According to turizmus.com, a Hungarian travel news outlet, the suspension bridge is 700 meters long and will be opened to the public in June. It connects two mountain peaks near Sátoraljaújhely, one of the northernmost Hungarian towns, the Szár-hegy and the Vár-hegy.

The experience of walking on the bridge is unique in Hungary because there is only a stair grating under our feet. If you suffer from agoraphobia or a fear of heights, you would probably never want to try it. For all others, it is an activity testing your bravery, while offering a jaw-dropping view of Sátoraljaújhely and the nearby forests and hills. Moreover, you can feel the bridge’s wobbling under your feet, adding another colour to the experience.

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Turista Magazin got permission to walk through the bridge and make a video. The structure is ready, and the subcontractor is now putting the decorative lighting on it and is building the entrance gates.

Only grating and glass beneath our feet

This was not the first time the magazine wrote about the bridge. Interestingly, the reactions were not all positive. Some comment writers questioned why the bridge was built there, while others became fans of it even without trying the experience of walking on it. Turista Magazin wrote that those not fearing heights should try it because nowhere else can you have a similar experience anywhere in Hungary.

Under our feet, there is only stair grating except for a short but spectacular section in the centre of the bridge where you can walk on glass.

You may check out some additional images in their article by clicking HERE.

The bridge may boost local tourism

We wrote before that the new attraction of Sátoraljaújhely cost EUR 10 million and spans 80 meters above the ground. The project started in 2021. The ambitious engineering marvel’s centre (rising 82 metres above the Május [May] Creek) is made of special glass elements. “These additions are designed to enhance the overall experience, creating a truly immersive and breathtaking atmosphere.”

The bridge was part of the Tokaj-Zemplén Development Programme, a government-backed project aiming to boost local infrastructure and tourism.

The city’s deputy mayor, Dénes Dankó, said in 2023 that the new bridge would “accommodate two-way traffic, further contributing to the connectivity and accessibility of the region.”

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