It won’t be cheap to cross the World’s Longest Footbridge – details are out
The 700-metre-long suspension bridge is unique in its category. It connects two points in the northern Hungarian city of Sátoraljaújhely, Vár-hegy and Szár-hegy, at a height of 80 metres, offering a splendid view of the Zemplén Mountains and the surrounding forests. Despite its appeal, the cost of crossing the bridge may not be worth it for some.
The construction of the bridge cost approximately EUR 10 million and was designed as a tourist attraction. Six steel cables support it at a height of about 80 metres. This technology makes it unique in Hungary, and it is also the longest bridge of its kind in the world. A glass walkway in the middle section enhances the walking experience.
Crossing the bridge will cost a whopping HUF 5,000 (EUR 13) for a pedestrian. The bridge will be inaugurated on the National Day of Unity on 4 June, as announced by Sátoraljaújhely Adventure Park in a Facebook post.
However, the ceremony will not be open to the public. Most locals will only be able to experience the world-record-length bridge the following day. On the day after the opening, the bridge will be free for locals who present their address cards. Residents of Sátoraljaújhely and Sárospatak can receive a 20 percent discount on ticket prices after 5 July by showing their address cards.
Suspension bridge with a chairlift
According to 24.hu, in addition to the EUR 10 million spent on the bridge, the Adventure Park cost an additional HUF 3 billion (EUR 7.8 million). The project was originally planned with a budget of HUF 2.8 billion (EUR 7.2 million), but initially, no contractor could be found for the construction.
A new chairlift was also built with the funding, requiring over one kilometre of forest to be cleared. During its construction, a similar bridge opened in the Czech Republic. This bridge is 696 metres long and costs HUF 1 billion (EUR 2.5 million) less to build.
In recent years, several similar bridges have been built across Europe. The 665-metre bridge in Germany cost EUR 4.4 million, the 516-metre bridge in Portugal cost EUR 2.3 million and the 494-metre bridge in Switzerland cost EUR 780,000.
Walking along the bridge is a unique experience
As we previously reported, the bridge consists of stair grating except for a short but spectacular section in the centre where you can walk on glass. This provides a stunning view of Sátoraljaújhely and the nearby forests and hills. Additionally, you can feel the bridge wobbling underfoot, giving a touch of thrill to the experience.
Even though the facility is unparalleled in Hungary, reactions have been mixed. Some people question the location of the bridge or believe that the construction cost of nearly HUF 5 billion was exorbitantly high.
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Why is it not surprising that it was massively more expensive in Hungary to build this with public money than anywhere else in the World.
Somehow I would imagine it being cheaper here with all the cheaper construction workforce available.
Some government close business people made yet again a massive profit with our, taxpayers’ money. So much corruption still in Hungary.
And who will benefit from the exorbitant fee to walk on this bridge? Like in the castle district, the rebuilt buildings housing museums to profit private individuals rather than fund the Hungarian nation.
Stupid is as stupid does…