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19th - 26th September 2026
A sky full of colors, a night full of lights – the Brixental Balloon Cup in Kirchberg is the hot air balloon event of the year in the Brixental Valley! In September 2026, all eyes will be on the skies again. The Brixental Balloon Cup brings around 30 teams from Austria, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, France, Slovakia, and Switzerland to the Brixental Valley, creating breathtaking scenes against a stunning mountain backdrop. Alongside spectacular balloon flights, highlights include the magical "Night of the Balloons", sunrise rides, and a vibrant program featuring miniature model balloons. Whether you’re watching in awe from the ground or taking part in an unforgettable passenger flight – this event is a feast for all the senses.
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The Facts
checkWhen? 19th - 26th September 2026
checkStart? Saturday, 19th September 2026, from 08:00 am | Discover the complete program below.
checkWhere? Launch site Stöcklfeld, Stöcklfeld 33, 6365 Kirchberg in Tirol
checkHighlights? Night of the Balloons | Sunrise flights | Passenger flights
Saturday, 19th September 2026
checkFrom 08:00 am: Welcome flight of the balloons
check From 10:00 am: Display of model balloons in the village square – Award ceremony for decorated shop windows
Sunday, 20st September 2026
checkFrom 01:30 pm: Setting up the model balloons in the village square
checkFrom 1:30 pm: Children's party at the starting field
checkFrom 5:00 pm: Start of the balloons in Kirchberg
Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
checkfrom 06:15 am Sunrise flight
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
checkfrom 07:30 pm - Night of Balloons at the starting field in Kirchberg
check(alternative date Thursday, September 24, 2026)
Want to join & take a hot air balloon ride?
Hop in, lift off, and experience the Brixental from a bird’s-eye view – unforgettable panoramas are guaranteed on our daily passenger flights.
Passenger and scoring trips take place daily at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at a price of € 290 (for morning trips) and € 250 (for evening trips).
Advance booking required: +43 (0) 57 507 2000
It never gets too cold in the basket since the pilots keep things hot 
Floating over Kirchberg in a balloon 
Balloon ride with views to the Hohe Salve above the mist 
Yo get to enjoy views to Spertental in the balloon 
After the ride the balloon has to be stowed away again 
Every Sunday the Night of the Balloons takes place 
Hover above the clouds in a balloon and enjoy the view
ABE - Alpen Ballon Events
Together with ABE - Alpen Ballon Events we organize the annual Brixental Balloon Cup.
Irmgard Moser
Bundesstrasse 51
A-8630 St.Sebastian
Telefon: +43 676 372 50 51
E-Mail: info@alpen-ballon-events.at
Website: https://www.alpen-ballon-events.at/ballonfahrten-in-oesterreich/
Balloon rides in the Kitzbüheler Alpen are possible all year round.
All Information about the event and further balloon flights you can find here.
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Your route to us
Relaxed on the train
to the Kitzbüheler Alpen
