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Why do we drink champagne after a flight? Why don't we fly in the middle of the day in summer? What is it like to fly a hot air balloon over the Tatra Mountains? On our DreamBalloon blog you will find interesting facts, information and answers to many questions about hot air balloons!

The most interesting facts about hot air balloons - Part 2

Hot air balloons hold a real record. They are considered the very first successful technology for human flight. Although modern aviation is dominated by airplanes and helicopters, our journey into the sky began much earlier - back in 1783. That's when French inventors Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier built a balloon out of silk and paper, which they filled with hot air from burning wool and straw. Their first public demonstration was held before King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Ant

High-altitude flights - our flights in the Alps

At the beginning of January this year, we had a great opportunity to take our balloons to the Alps and conduct a couple of breathtaking flights there. The Dolomites offer amazing views and landscapes, but at the same time they represent a rather demanding terrain for hot air balloon flights.

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The season is in full swing and we are receiving many questions. We are really happy about this! Below we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, together with our answers.

Here are the most frequently asked questions - with answers!

The season is in full swing and we are receiving many questions. We are really happy about this! Below we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions, together with our answers.

The most interesting facts about hot air balloons - Part 1

The most interesting facts about hot air balloons - Part 1. Sheep, duck and a rooster on board Hot air balloons were invented in France in 1783 by brothers Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier. The brothers organized a demonstration in front of Louis XVI and the royal family in the courtyard of the castle. The passengers on the first test flight were a sheep, a duck and a rooster. The balloon rose to about 600 meters, but the flight did not last long. Due to a hole in the envelope, the balloon landed after a short time in the Vaucresson forest. Fortunately, the animals were not harmed and were later hailed as heroes and lived in the grounds of the royal palace for the rest of their lives.

What do people search on Google about hot air balloons?

Why are hot air balloons so big? A cubic foot of air weighs about 28 grams, but when heated to around 38°C, it weighs about 7 grams less. So a cubic foot of warm air can lift about 7 grams - hardly anything at all. To lift 450 kg, you need about 65 000 cubic feet of hot air. And that's why balloons are so big.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all the most frequently asked questions or check out our knowledge base to get more details.

DreamBalloon has an online booking system, which you can access from the website. As soon as you have purchased your ticket, you can book your flight.
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Hot air balloon flights take place either in the hours before sunset or the hours after sunrise. During the flying season, meeting and flight times will therefore vary as they follow the timing of sunrise and sunset.

We are in the air for approximately one hour, depending on wind and weather conditions, as well as the availability of suitable landing sites, etc. However, you should allow at least four hours for the entire experience.

Hot air balloons cannot be steered. They follow the direction of the wind, and you never know exactly where you will land. After about 50 minutes, the pilot will start looking for a good landing spot.

The chase vehicle follows the balloon from the ground and aims to arrive at the landing site shortly after the balloon has landed.

We fly in many areas and you choose which flight area you want to fly in when you book your flight. In Skåne, we fly from Helsingborg, Lund, Malmö or Sjöbo. In Västra Götaland, you can choose between Gothenburg, Varberg, Uddevalla and Skaraborg, among others. Or why not try a magnificent flight over Stockholm?

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