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06/06/2024

Balloon festival 2024

Event information

Date & Time

Thursday, 6. June 2024

Further dates

Nightglow Ballonfestival Bonn

Anniversary in Bonn's Rheinaue: the colorful spectacle over Bonn takes place for the 15th time.

Balloon teams from all over Europe will come together on the second weekend in June to populate the skies above Bonn. Up to 35 hot-air balloons, including various special shapes and an airship, will take off into the sunrise and sunset on the large flower meadow. Visitors can not only look forward to spectacular balloon launches, there will also be a varied family program and lots of information about aviation and the launch of the model balloons in the evening. The atmospheric highlight of the event is the traditional balloon glow on Saturday at dusk with musical accompaniment.

  • Thursday, June 06 from 7:00 p.m. first balloon launches from the Rheinaue with some teams*
  • Friday, June 7 from 7:00 p.m. Official opening with impressive mass launch of the balloons*
  • Saturday, 08 June from 1:00 p.m.Family program, balloon launches from 7:00 p.m.*
  • Sunday, 09 June from 12.00 noon Family program, balloon launches from 7.00 p.m.*

* Depending on weather conditions

Program points: Bungee trampoline, balloon on the crane, zorbing balloons, water roller, bike course, face painting, climbing garden, jungle course, competitions and much more. Festivalcards for the hands-on activities available on site.

More information under  infoskytours-ballooningde oder 0221 - 355560 or Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/p/Ballonfestival-Bonn-100063504702829/ (opens in a new tab).

Admission

Free access to the festival site, festival card for the hands-on activities on site. Tickets for the balloon ride via the website or by phone.