Wielkopolskie·Poland
Photo: Rudolf H. Boettcher · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Leszno is the capital of Polish ballooning, host of international balloon competitions and a flat, open landscape made for calm flights. From the basket the patchwork of fields, woods and villages of southern Wielkopolska spreads to the horizon.
In season: Apr–Oct · Peak: May–Sep
A calm flight of about an hour at dawn or dusk, followed by the traditional landing ceremony for first-time flyers. Flights depend entirely on the weather and are often moved at short notice.
Book with a licensed balloon operator flying out of Leszno. Keep your dates flexible, dress in layers and expect a very early start.
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