International Hot Air Balloon Week

This annual festival has a competition that attracts over 40 balloon teams from all over the world.
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Whether you’re an avid hot air balloon enthusiast or just like watching colourful balloons going up in the sky, this quirky festival offers some fantastic views, particularly from the Salzburger Sportwelt resort. This annual festival has a competition that attracts around 50 balloon teams from all over the world, each avidly competing for the prized trophy. Additionally there is a children's day and the spectacular Night of the Balloons, when hundreds of balloons are released from 6 pm onwards with accompanying live music, fireworks and food.

The town's devotion to ballooning has made Filzmoos, situated just south of Salzburg, the hot air balloon capital of the world. Now there’s a bit of dinner party trivia for you!

All events are free to attend

Getting to International Hot Air Balloon Week by train

The nearest rail stations to Filzmoos are Eben im Pongau (11 km away) or Radstadt (18 km away). From either station, there are onward connections by bus, or taxis are also available.

Transport connections near to International Hot Air Balloon Week

Mandling/Enns Bahnhof Transport: Trains 4.7 km
Radstadt Transport: Trains and Buses 6.7 km
Pichl bei Schladming Bahnhof Transport: Trains 8.4 km

Visitor information table

CitySalzburg
CountryAustria
AddressVarious venues, Filzmoos, Salzburg
Telephone+43 (0) 6453 8235
Dates January
Websitehttps://www.filzmoos.at/en/activities/hot-air-balloon-weeks.html

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