Adventure Sports Capitals You Didn’t Know

From skydiving over the Alps to canyoning and paragliding, Interlaken is Europe’s adrenaline hub.

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Known as the adventure capital of the world, it’s where commercial bungee jumping first began.

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Nestled on the Ganges, it offers world-class white-water rafting and cliff jumping.

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Famous for off-road biking, rock climbing, and BASE jumping in stunning desert landscapes.

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Perfect for extreme skiing, ice climbing, and mountaineering on Mont Blanc.

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Dive with sharks, surf giant waves, or paraglide over Table Mountain—it has it all.

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