This is an outstanding attraction of Krakow - a balloon with an observation deck securely tied to the ground. The deck can hold up to 30 people and ascends up to 200 meters. The flight is a unique and exciting experience which is not easily forgotten.
"Taking a bird-eye view of Krakow, you can admire a medieval town plan - a thing rarely visible in other cities of Europe. When you rise over the roofs of the Old Town you can see a chequered distribution of the streets which today are surrounded by the remains of the fortifications."
" The view helps to imagine a fascinating 13th -century stronghold town surrounded by 3 kilometres of walls with 47 towers. One could get to the town through one of eight main gates. Just one of them has survived throughout the years. The walls used to protect not only people but also priceless gems of architecture."
The quotation from the City Council webpage: http://www.krakow.pl/miasto/wizytowka/?id=zlotu.html
Prices
Note: The flights depend on the weather conditions, call us and check if it is possible to fly today.
Regular ticket: 36,00 PLN
Discount ticket: 18,00 PLN
children between 4 - 16 years old and the disabled holding a certificate of considerable or moderate disability are entitled to the discount tickets.
Family ticket: 80,00 PLN
2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 1 child or 1 adult 3 children. The children must be between 4 and 16 years old.
Passenger Regulations
Buying the ticket is tantamount to accepting the Passenger Regulations.
On the landing field, one can only walk along the gangway between the railings.
It is strictly forbidden to smoke on the entire observation deck.
The platform can be entered through the gates after validating the tickets in a bar-code reader.
Entering the platform after completing the flight is only possible if a member of the balloon crew gives his or her permission to do it.
The passengers may enter the platform if a member of the ground crew gives permission to do it, and when the basket is stabilized on the platform.
Boarding and leaving the platform is only possible when the basket is immobilized on the platform.
The pilot's orders must be obeyed.
During a take-off and landing the passengers must be evenly distributed in the basket and they should hold onto the side bars.
Running is forbidden in the basket.
The pilot has a right to leave a passenger on the ground, if there are justified fears that this person is dangerous or may cause discomfort among other passengers.
Any risky behaviour, such as attempts to throw certain objects out of the basket, will be treated as offences for which the offender will be brought to justice.
Holding video or photo camera, cell phones and other such objects outside the basket's safety net will be considered risky behaviour.
The flight can be shortened due to bad weather conditions or a passenger's discomfort.
The price of the ticket includes accident insurance.
Information for passengers
Working hours
Flight information is available between 9:00 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The flights take place between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. depending on weather conditions.
Technical data
Number of passengers: 1-29
The number of passengers depends on the wind force, temperature and atmospheric pressure. The pilot observes changing parameters during the previous flight and on the basis of that he decides how many passengers can take part in the next ascend.
Maximum wind force during the flight: 12,5 m/s (24 kts) (44,5 km/h)
Gas: Helium - 5900m3
The surface of the balloon is filled in approximately 90% with helium which has a very high, 99,995%, purity level. Helium is a high quality gas. It is unreactive, non-flammable and fully secure. The first airships were filled with easily flammable hydrogen. Today it is illegal to fill balloons with this gas.
The highest ascent: 186m
The highest possible ascent for the basket is 186 meters. The top of the balloon is then on the level of 220 meters. Typically, the basket rises to the level of 120 - 150 meters.
Balloon diameter: 22m
Basket diameter: 6m
Steal rope diameter: 22mm
Safety factor: 10
All the information are taken from the following webpage : http://www.hiflyer.pl
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