46th Château-d'Œx International Balloon Festival 2026

The world-renowned International Balloon Festival takes place January 24 - February 1, 2026, in Château-d'Œx, Switzerland, the Alpine capital of hot-air ballooning. This spectacular 9-day event features colorful hot-air balloons from around the world, with daily flights, sports competitions, family activities, and breathtaking aerial displays against snow-capped mountain peaks. Visitors can enjoy passenger balloon rides, children's tethered flights, and food vendors throughout the festival grounds.