RHEIN-MOSEL- Hot air ballooning
	Come with us! This silent floating Over land and sea Untroubled by earthly problems Brings one thought to mind: Was man supposed to reach such heights…?

BALLOON TAKE OFF

On 21 November 1783 a wonderfully decorated blue ball rose silently in a cloud of smoke above the park of Versailles to the applause of a large assembled 
crowd. 
On board were two “noble” gentlemen, Marquis d’Arlandes and Pilatre de Rozier. The first balloonists. After a journey of about 5 km they landed safely into the lap of mother earth. Accompanied by applause from the jubilant crowds they were brought back to Paris. The Sun King presented them with the estates they had flown over for their courageous deed. From then on, there began a new age in history. The dream of flying had been fulfilled for mankind.
 

Today with the most modern technology it is a beautiful, safe experience to 
travel majestically through the air with a colourful ball of fire – a hot air balloon. No one knows where the wind will carry them, but with the modern technology 
of the weather men it is possible to determine where the adventurous journey 
will lead.

Fans and burners are necessary to heat the
6000 cbm of air to the required starting temperature. Such a flight experience 
is offered to you even today in a hot air balloon, 200 yrs after the first take off . The meeting place is near Koblenz. You will be met at an arranged time by an experienced pilot, allotted a balloon and then driven to the starting point.
 
 

Just before the lift off 
Climb in , let go of the ropes 
And up you go………
 
 

Everyone can help with the inflation of the balloon and the equipping of the 
basket under the instruction of the pilots. When all the passengers are on board and the balloon is ready for take off, then it rises gently from the ground and guided by the wind it floats peacefully onwards.

THE JOURNEY

Like a bird floating over the countryside, borne only by the wind which determines the direction and destination. The position along the Rhine, Moselle and Lahn rivers offers you a bird’s eye view of one of the most beautiful holiday and day trip landscapes in Germany. Only a balloon can fly so low that you can recognise forests, villages, castles and palaces below you.

1 to 1 ½ hours for you to feel free and removed from everyday stress.
 
 
 
 
 
 

THE LANDING AND LANDING CELEBRATION

As your exciting journey time nears its end, you will receive several instructions from the pilots as to the correct procedure for landing.

The team on the ground which has followed by car will directed by radio to the landing spot to pick up the passengers and equipment after the landing. Now everyone lends a hand to dismantle the balloons.
When everything is packed and put away you will be invited to take your place 
at the “prepared” table to celebrate the successful landing with chilled champagne. Your pilot will tell you some interesting stories about ballooning and then according to old tradition will raise you to the peerage of balloonist. You receive a personal certificate with your new titled name!
Enjoy the landing celebrations as a wonderful end to your adventure.
Balloon down, glasses raised! Celebrate after a successful landing.

CLOTHING

Dress as if you were going out walking or hiking for the day. It’s better to dress 
in old clothes and firm shoes because you will be probably landing on a wet field. As you do not feel the wind in the balloon you do not have wrap up especially warm. In the winter we recommend warm shoes.