If you’re looking for a glass floor attraction to visit on your trip away, this article is perfect for you. We have compiled a list of various destinations across the world which use flat rooflights and walk-on rooflights that give you the best view of the location you’re visiting that money can buy. Whether you’re going to the UK, America, France, or China, this list will have some glass floor destination inspiration for you.
Flat Rooflights & Walk On Rooflights
Each of the attractions we discuss in this list use flat rooflights and walk-on rooflights as the crux of the experience. What sets these types of windows apart from ordinary glass windows is the reinforced glass which the flat rooflights and walk-on rooflights are made from.
The glass used is toughened glass, a type of glass which undergoes rigorous testing to ensure its safety and greater strength than ordinary glass. It is up to six times more difficult to break and has a superior impact resistance, despite looking identical to ordinary glass. The following attractions rely on the safety of this glass, which is why it’s used as an alternative to ordinary glass.
- The Grand Canyon Skywalk, America
Estimated to have been carved over at least 6 million years, the maximum depth of the Grand Canyon has been recorded to be somewhere around 1,829 metres. The sheer scale of this magnificent natural monument attracts an estimated 5.9 million visitors each year. This number of visitors has awarded the park the place of the second most popular national park in America behind the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk was constructed in 2003 and cost 30 million dollars and four years to build, making its grand opening on March 28th 2007. Tickets start from $64, which is a small price to pay for this amazing experience.
- The CN Tower, Canada
Located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, the CN tower has stood at 553 metres since the 6th of February 1973 and boasts an incredible two million visitors each year. This renowned tourism destination is actually the centre of telecommunications for Toronto and employs over 500 people. The CN tower glass floor is located 342 metres in the air, and the walk-on rooflight can withstand the weight of 35 moose!
Originally revealed in 1994, the original glass floor was the first of its kind in the world, and although the current floor is closed for maintenance right now, general admission costs from $43 for adults and $14 for Children. Truly an amazing glass floor experience for those looking to reach new heights.
- The Tokyo Skytree, China
The Tokyo Skytree is the most recent addition to the glass floor attractions on this list, opened to the public in 2008 after three years and eight months in construction. This amazing destination holds the title for the highest building in Tokyo, standing at 634 metres and surpassing the 333-metre Tokyo Tower.
In 2021, 1.04 guests visited the tower, a lower number than previous years thanks to the Covid19 Pandemic. 350 metres above ground level stands the amazing walk-on rooflight, one of the building’s main attractions, on the Tembo deck. Currently, the price to see the glass floor on the Tembo deck is ¥2300-¥2100, which isn’t much considering the brilliant view of the street from above.
- Spinnaker Tower, England
Opened to the public on the 18th of October 2005, Spinnaker Tower approaches its 18th birthday as this post is being written. It is located in the beautiful city of Portsmouth, England, and shares the Portsmouth Dock. Standing at 170 metres in height and attracting over 2.5 million visitors in its lifetime,
Spinnaker Tower is a must if you’re looking to go above sea level. Admissions are £13.95 for adults, and free for children under three.
- The Eiffel Tower, France
A staple on every travellers list, the Tour Eiffel is the first thing everyone thinks about when the topic of France arises. Opening to the public on the 31st of March 1889, the Eiffel Tower is the oldest attraction on this list, and stands at an impressive 330 metres tall from ground to tip. It sees 7 million visitors a year, with one of its most popular attractions being the glass floor on the first floor. Don’t be fooled by the ‘first floor’ position, though, that still sits 187 feet in the air, over half of the entire structure!
Tickets can cost up to 26.10€ for adults, so you don’t need to worry about bankrupting yourself!
