“Aérophile” – as the captive balloon is called – is the largest balloon in the world. It has a 5,500 m3 envelope permanently inflated with helium and a circular passenger cabin equipped to carry up to 30 people at a time. It is attached to the ground by a cable which, when fully extended, lifts its passengers 150 metres into the air.
Once they have risen above the tower buildings in the Nord
district, passengers will have a breathtaking panoramic view over Brussels from their central location between the Grand’Place, the Hôtel de Ville, the Basilica of Koekelberg, the Atomium and the European district. On clear days it will be possible to see over a
distance of between 30 and 40 km. From aloft passengers will get a full picture of contemporary Brussels, with its residential districts, ultramodern business centre, old town, major avenues, large train station, parks, canal, port, industrial areas and much more.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Adress: Espace Gaucheret, at the end of the Boulevard Roi Albert II, in 1030 Brussels (next to the Gare du Nord)

• Days and hours of opening: Every day
Summer: from 09.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs
Winter: 10.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

• Available for hire by businesses or privately on request.

• Duration of the Flight: Around 10 minutes

• Price: - 10 €
- 8 € (students, senior citizens, mobility impaired people, groups (+ 20 people)
- 5 € (age 5 to 12) – free for children under five years old.

• Reservations compulsory for groups.

Note that Brussels Balloon flights are weather dependent.
It is advisable to confirm by telephone before your arrival. (02/201 30 30)