Ride in a hot air balloon
Balloon ride over Tyrol
A balloon flight over the Kaiserwinkl offers wonderful views of the Kaiser Mountains and the neighboring Bavarian Alps – whether in winter or in summer. Would you have known? Winter is the best season for a hot air balloon ride. The air is clear and the temperature difference between the balloon and the atmosphere makes the balloon rise more easily. And since you are travelling at wind speed you don't feel unpleasant wind.
Possibility of a ride during the annual Kaiserwinkl Alpine Ballooning or all year round directly at ABE Ballonevents.
Or buy a voucher – the perfect idea for a special gift.
Costs & Kaiserwinkl Card benefits:
10 % discount on an alpine balloon ride, instead of € 340,- with KW Card € 310,- (70 min. duration time or big alpine balloon ride 90. min. duration time)
Irmgard Moser - ABE Balloon Events
Bundesstrasse 51, A-8630 ST.SEBASTIAN
+43-676-3725051
irmgard.moser@bnet.at
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Questions and answers
Balloon ride
How long does a balloon ride last?
One balloon ride lasts about 90 min., total time about 3 – 4 hours.
What to wear?
Light, sporty clothes suitable for the season, sturdy & flat shoes, gloves, headgear
How cold is it in the balloon?
It is warmer in the balloon than on the ground because the burners radiate heat.
Do I have to be afraid of heights?
Experience from hundreds of balloon rides shows: there is practically never any fear of heights in a balloon. The reason for this is probably the leisurely speed and the absence of "perspective distortion", i.e. the tapering edges of buildings that signal to your brain when looking down that you are dangerously high above the ground. It feels more like watching a really cool 3D movie.
How heavy can I be?
The average weight is 80/90 kg, heavier persons must notify in time.
Can children ride with us?
Children from the age of 10 and a height of 130 cm can ride with us, there is no upper limit.
Are pregnant persons and people with disabilities allowed?
Pregnant people (max. 5 months) only in calm conditions and people with disabilities on request are welcome at any time.
When is ballooning allowed?
Ballooning is possible all year round. The launch time varies depending on the seasons – spring/summer in the early mornings at 05:00 AM / autumn at 07:00 AM / winter at 09:00 AM.
How do your steer a balloon?
A balloon is a non-controllable aircraft, we use the different air currents/wind directions to plan our flight.
Why does a balloon "sail"?
Because the balloon is lighter than the surrounding air mass – we "sail" on the sea of air.
How high does a balloon go?
In the Alps we usually fly at an altitude of 2000 – 3000 m, in winter even higher.
Am I going to be insured?
Every passenger is insured according to the law.