Friends of
the Balloon

You can help support the International Balloon Festival and the Espace Ballon and discover the Pays-d’Enhaut’s flagship event from the inside !

Associate your name with the colourful balloon festival and the museum dedicated entirely to ballooning !

Support the International Balloon Festival and the Espace Ballon, and discover the flagship event of the Pays-d’Enhaut from the inside!
Associate your name with the celebration of air and colour, and with the museum entirely dedicated to ballooning!
For over 40 years, Château-d’Œx has been spreading the magic of balloons in the heart of the Swiss Alps.

By joining the Friends of the Balloon Club, you support a unique heritage, take part in the aeronautical adventure of the International Balloon Festival and help preserve the living history of ballooning at Espace Ballon.

Your membership opens the doors to a unique, friendly world where passion, emotion and the dream of flying higher are shared.

SUPPORT THE WORLD OF BALLOONING

Your membership helps support two key players in the world of ballooning in Château-d’Œx:

International Balloon Festival (FIB)
A unique aerial spectacle set against an exceptional Alpine backdrop. Supporting the Festival means contributing to its development and its international reputation.

Espace Ballon
An interactive exhibition dedicated to ballooning, Espace Ballon immerses you in the fascinating history of balloons and human flight. Experience a 4D balloon flight over the skies of Pays-d’Enhaut and try a flight simulator that is unique in the world.

A RANGE OF BENEFITS

Experience the event like an insider. Feel the excitement up close with those who make the magic take flight. By becoming a Friend of the Balloon, you enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes Festival experiences reserved for Club members.

DIAMOND BALLOON (CHF 3,000.–)

Free access to the Festival for 9 days for 4 people
Official pins, 4×
Invitation to a pilots’ briefing for 4 people
Invitation to the opening ceremony for 2 people
Balloon flight during the Festival for 4 people
Invitation to the pilots’ evening for 4 people
Flight simulator: 2 sessions for 6 people
Private evening aperitif at Espace Ballon during the current year
(max. 30 people – 2 hours)
Free admission to Espace Ballon all year for 2 people
Participation in the sponsorship programme

GOLD BALLOON (CHF 1,000.–)

Free access to the Festival for 9 days for 2 people
Official pins, 2×
Invitation to a pilots’ briefing for 2 people
Invitation to the opening ceremony for 2 people
Balloon flight during the Festival for 2 people
Invitation to the pilots’ evening for 2 people
Flight simulator: 1 session for 3 people
Free admission to Espace Ballon all year for 2 people
Participation in the sponsorship programme

SILVER BALLOON (CHF 500.–)

Free access to the Festival for 9 days for 2 people
Official pins, 2×
Invitation to a pilots’ briefing for 1 person
Invitation to the opening ceremony for 2 people
Balloon flight during the Festival for 1 person
Free admission to Espace Ballon all year for 1 person
Participation in the sponsorship programme

BRONZE BALLOON (CHF 200.–)

Free access to the Festival for 9 days for 2 people
Official pins, 2×
Invitation to a pilots’ briefing for 1 person
Invitation to the opening ceremony for 1 person
Free admission to Espace Ballon all year for 1 person
Participation in the sponsorship programme