The Ballonhafen
in Bad Griesbach
It all began with the great passion of company founder Michael Wimmer. Even as a hobby pilot, ballooning was much more than just a pastime for him – it was his true calling. Equipped with the necessary licenses, he regularly flew over the Lower Bavarian Rottal and enjoyed the freedom above the gentle hills of the landscape.
In 1996, the opportunity finally arose to turn this passion into a profession. Michael Wimmer took over a small company including a balloon, laying the foundation for today’s Ballonhafen Bad Griesbach.
Today, Ballonhafen is managed by the second generation, Lukas Wimmer, who continues his father’s passion and commitment and continuously develops the business.
Ballonhafen is now one of the top addresses for spectacular balloon rides – far beyond Bavaria, extending to Austria and even Italy.
Ballonhafen Bad Griesbach is an aviation company approved by the German Federal Aviation Office (DE.BY.BOP:005).
Our balloons are regularly maintained and undergo prescribed inspections. We constantly keep up with new developments in aviation law and are in exchange with numerous other balloonists to offer you the highest possible safety.
Our Pilots
Professionals in the Air
Michael
Has been managing Ballonhafen Bad Griesbach since 1996 and is supported by additional pilots during peak season. He is one of Germany’s most experienced balloon pilots and flies balloons worldwide, e.g., in Russia/Moscow, Japan/Saga and Tochigi, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Dubai/United Arab Emirates. Michael is an examiner for commercial balloon pilots.
License since: 1990
Balloon experience: approx. 5,000 hours
Lukas
Born in 1997, he is one of Germany’s youngest balloon pilots. He gained flight experience in the USA (Albuquerque and Denver), Austria, Italy, and the Czech Republic, as well as in Southern and Northern Germany. Furthermore, he has extensive experience in Alpine flights and challenging Alpine crossings.
License since: 2014 (at the time, Germany’s youngest balloon pilot)
Commercial License since: 2015
Balloon experience: approx. 1000 hours
Florian
Having been part of the chase vehicle and in the balloon since childhood, Florian now officially strengthens our team at Brenner. With the acquisition of his license in February 2024, he brings training according to the latest safety standards and a lifelong enthusiasm for ballooning into the basket.
License since: 2024
Our Balloons
Data and Information
Robinson Balloon
Balloon Flight School
Do you enjoy ballooning and are interested in becoming a balloon pilot yourself? In our own balloon flight school, we train you to become a hot air balloon pilot – you can obtain both a private pilot’s license and a commercial professional license with us.
With a lot of passion and a little patience, you too can become a master of the skies. We teach you theoretical and practical procedures, and you complete at least 20 flight hours and over 50 take-offs and landings with a hot air balloon.
Sounds interesting to you? Then get in touch with us.
