Innsbruck is well known for its big bridge, Europabrücke where bungee jumping is being performed. The sport is increasingly popular in Tyrol and Europe Bridge, since its height and the surrounding location is the perfect setting for Bungee Jumping.
Europe Bridge is one of the highest and most remarkable places to jump from. Bungee is more than an adventure above the ground. It is also a tool to conquer your fears and enter a new way of life with more self confidence. At this bridge, it is getting a huge challenge for anyone to perform bungee jumping. The height of the bridge is 192 m/629 ft above the ground.
When you jump you will reach the speed of 100 km/h in two seconds and a total of 120 kph/74.6 mph. The flying time is 5 seconds. When you fall, the bungee cord will accelerate you back until you will feel absolutely weightless, just before you fall again! Come to Innsbruck and dare this adrenaline rush. The bungee rope won’t leave you in the lurch!
Macau is located on the west side of the Pearl River Delta, across Hong Kong and was the first and last European colony in Asia. As it was a Portuguese colony until 1999, the city is very much alike a European country with vivid colonial signs of history, being quite visible especially when scrolling around the old city.
The Gorges du Verdon, located in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is about 25 km/16 mi long and up to 700 m/2296 ft deep, formed by the Verdon River and named after for its startling turquoise-green colour. Its most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie while at the end of the canyon, the Verdon River flows into the artificial lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.
Grenoble is the capital of the Isère department. It is situated in the Rhone-Alps region in southeastern France where the river Drac joins the Isère, right on the foot of the French Alps. Grenoble has a rich history to demonstrate, going back for more than 2000 years when it was just a small Gallic village. Now it is a big industrial and scientific center in Europe. However, Grenoble is a big sporting center where many extreme sports are being performed.
Toulouse is located in southwestern France in Haute – Garonne department, right on the banks of the River Garonne. It is the fourth largest metropolitan area after Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Toulouse is known as the center of the European aerospace industry. Headquarters of Aerospace Valley, Airbus, SPOT satellite system, Galileo positioning system and ATR make Toulouse a global cluster. Among these, Toulouse has a big sporting activity that spreads in the entire metropolitan area.
Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, yet its economic power house. It is located in the heart of South Africa's Highveld Region and is highly urbanized and densely populated. Gauteng offers to its visitors an option to explore the hustle and bustle of its urban life or the natural attractions outside its main cities, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Düsseldorf is the center of the Rhine – Ruhr metropolitan region and the capital city of the German state of North Rhine – Westphalia. It is known for its fine arts, its relatively large Japanese community and its pioneering influence on experimental – electronic music. Nonetheless, Düsseldorf is also famous for its extreme sports activities, being performed in the wider area.
The 3rd Q Parks tour stop is on it's way on February 3rd in Penken Park Mayrhofen, Austria! Penken Battle is a great opportunity for all participants to collect valuable tour points as well as cool goodies and cash, so don't miss out on this event.
On March 19 and for one day only in Austria, one of the most successful European Extreme Sports Film productions, Nuit de la Glisse, presents the new film "Addicted to Life". An amazing screening on the best of extreme sports around the world in perfect HD screens and crystal clear 5.1 sound.
QParks Tour is stopping once again at the Golden Roofpark Axamer Lizum in Austria for another sweet round of Gold & Glory on February 10th. This tour stop brings another freestyle highlight right into the Closest Ride from Innsbruck were all riders will shred for goodies, prize cash and worthy points for various rankings.
Are you “Ready for take-off”? This has been the question of the 2015/16 QParks Tour! The answer has been given by all freeskiers and snowboarders in the 9 QParks Tour Stops that took place across the Alps: YES! Now, it’s time for the Finals!
The Vans Penken Park is getting ready to welcome the Penken Battle and 8th QParks Tour Stop of the season. Right after the Groms Open, the Mayrhofen Freeski Open and the Välley Rälley, on March 12 it’s time for the PENKEN BATTLE!
The Roof is on Fire - Finals alert: After a very successful season in snow parks across Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, its time for the Q Parks Snowboard and Freeski tour to return to were it started from with Pleasure Jam tour stop - at SuperparkDachstein on April 30, Oakley Roof Battle is on the move!
Shortly after the 2nd Tour Stop of the season, it's already time for the 3rd one. This means just one thing! Keep your eyes on Vans Penken Park for some of the best tricks on these legendary Alpine mountains.
Save the date: January 7th, 2018 is the time again for the first of many to come Q Parks Freeski and Snowboard tour stop Battle ROJal in Snowpark Schöneben - Italy. The New Year begins with a great, first-class event were all the brave shred-heads of Europe are invited to compete each other for the Schöneben crown and grab the cash prize!
