The Event is already history, time for some pictures
THANK YOU FOR THIS 46TH EDITION
See you from January 23 to 31, 2027
For almost 50 years, Château-d’Œx has brought the Alpine sky to life with hot air balloons from around the world.
Balloon flights, sporting competitions and the Children’s Day shape the nine days of the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Château-d’Oex, a unique event where dreams, spectacle and tradition come together.
A 2026 edition with record-breaking highlights!
With 7 flying days out of 9, unexpectedly favourable weather conditions and more than 45,000 visitors, the 46th edition of the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Château-d’Oex exceeded all expectations.
A heartfelt thank you to the pilots, volunteers, partners and to the public for making this magical week possible.
High-flying numbers
More than 45,000 visitors
382 balloon flights
A total of 530 hours in the air
640 passengers transported
1,057 children experienced their first tethered balloon flight
