A 2026 edition with record-breaking highlights!
With 7 flying days out of 9, unexpectedly favourable weather conditions and more than 45,000 visitors, the 46th edition of the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Château-d’Oex exceeded all expectations.
A heartfelt thank you to the pilots, volunteers, partners and to the public for making this magical week possible.
High-flying numbers
- More than 45,000 visitors
- 382 balloon flights
- A total of 530 hours in the air
- 640 passengers transported
- 1,057 children experienced their first tethered balloon flight
Photo gallery of the 46th edition
DID YOU KNOW?
HERE, BALLOONING IS
A YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENCE!
On board our hot air balloons, enjoy an unforgettable experience. Summer or winter, we fly all year round, guided by the winds of the Pays-d’Enhaut region.
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES AT ESPACE BALLON
Discover our interactive exhibition “The Invention of Flight”, step aboard the 4D balloon flight experience or try your hand at our flight simulator!
