From January 11 to 25, 2025, the sky above the Filzmoos holiday region in Salzburger Land will once again be particularly colorful when more than 50 balloon teams from 15 nations meet at the traditional International Hot Air Balloon Weeks.

In January, the Salzburg mountain village of Filzmoos is again the It is a meeting point for the international ballooning scene, with more than 50 teams from 15 nations and countries such as Germany, Benelux, Scandinavia, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria taking part. In addition to the competition flights, the program also includes panoramic and passenger flights, during which the public can experience the winter mountain world from a unique perspective. In good weather and wind conditions, it is also possible to cross the Alps as far as Grado in Italy. Thanks to its favorable location between the giant mountains Bischofsmütze and Dachstein and the low thermals that are particularly appreciated by balloonists, Filzmoos has established itself as one of the most attractive launch sites in the Alps and enjoys international renown as the "Balloon Village of the Alps".

All information and booking options for special “Balloon & Ski” packages with overnight stay and ski pass are available at www.filzmoos.at/ballon.