The wind tunnel is a recirculating system in which four large turbines and a nozzle circulate the air. This air recirculation system makes it possible to reach speeds that correspond to those of a real parachute jump from a height of 4,000 meters.

A flight lasts 60 seconds and corresponds to the free fall of a parachute jump from over 4,000 meters.

The entire experience lasts around 100 minutes and is structured as follows:

1. Arrival & check-in | 30 min (one hour before the flight experience)
2. Instruction & equipment | 30 min
3. Flight experience | 30 min (completing the booked number of flights)
4. Debriefing | 10 min

The entire experience is accompanied by our certified instructors, who will introduce you to the world of flying.

A licensed instructor introduces you to the world of flying. This includes instruction, equipment and a debriefing.

In the initial phases of flight training in the wind tunnel, it is not possible for several people to take off at the same time. This restriction is based on safety, quality and technical reasons. For example, it is necessary to adjust the speed in the wind tunnel individually to the person flying, their position and weight.

The flights are always completed individually with the instructor in the wind tunnel. We therefore guarantee 1:1 support so that the person flying can concentrate on themselves and their flying experience.

At any time! A special hand signal agreed with the instructor during the briefing is all that is needed to be escorted out of the wind tunnel.

We recommend comfortable casual clothing, no skirts and shoes with laces. If the footwear does not fit on site, we will be happy to provide suitable shoes.

Indoor skydiving is not dangerous. It is flown in a controlled environment and an experienced and certified instructor is present at all times. Indoor skydiving is a fascinating game between body and air. However, a pinch of adrenaline is part of the experience, especially the first time.

We do not recommend flying if a shoulder dislocation has already occurred and has not been treated surgically. Even if the risk of a new dislocation after the operation is lower, it is not zero. The final decision is made at your own risk.

Bodyflying – also known as indoor skydiving – is a sport in which you fly with your own body in a vertical wind tunnel. The air in the wind tunnel reaches a speed of 180 to 280 km/h. This corresponds to the falling speed of a human body in free fall in various body positions.

The minimum offer is two flights per person. However, we recommend booking 4 flights per person to fully enjoy the experience and ideally to fly your first flight maneuvers. Experience shows that the learning curve is steepest at the beginning of your “flying career”.
Savings are also possible from three or four flights, as the third and fourth flights are associated with lower costs.

An instructor accompanies you through the entire experience. This instructor will give the instructions, provide the appropriate equipment and ensure personal 1:1 support in the wind tunnel. A second instructor operates the equipment during the flight and records the flight experience.

The flights are always completed individually with the instructor in the wind tunnel. In this way, we guarantee 1:1 support to get the most out of the experience.
During the session, all participants rotate one after the other.
This means that there are always short breaks in between to prepare for the next flight.
The wind is individually adjusted to the body weight and proportions by a second instructor.
You can watch yourself fly, as the wind tunnel and the anteroom are made of glass all around.

The minimum offer is two flights per person.
However, we recommend booking 4 flights per person to fully enjoy the experience and ideally to fly your first flight maneuvers.
Experience shows that the learning curve is steepest at the beginning of your “flying career”.
Savings are also possible from three or four flights, as the third and fourth flights are associated with lower costs.

Yes, you fly all your flights in one day or during one session. The first time everyone flies at least two flights or even up to 10 flights per session. We recommend booking 4 flights for the first time.

The corresponding exclusion criteria are listed below:

• Younger than 5 years
• Pregnancy
• Previously damaged shoulder joints*
• Heavier than 120 kg
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol

*We expressly recommend that you do not fly if you have already suffered a shoulder dislocation and this has not been treated surgically. In this case, however, the decision lies with the person concerned.

Flying in the wind tunnel is no problem for people with impaired vision. We have extra goggles for people who wear glasses.

Basically, flying strains the lower back muscles. The ideal position is to fly with a slight hollow back. If you are unsure or have any doubts, we recommend that you consult a doctor to confirm that you are fit to fly.

For safety reasons, no objects may be taken into the wind tunnel. However, accompanying persons – who are not in the same session – can photograph and film from outside.

We make photo and video recordings of all flights, which can be purchased in advance or afterwards.

It is not a problem if the booking is in the name of another person.
The booking is transferred to the actual participant at check-in.
Check-in can take place on site (on arrival) or in advance (online).
The link in the booking confirmation (e-mail) can be used for check-in in advance.

On the Book a flight page, add the desired products to the shopping cart by clicking on “Book now” and then “Select your flight date”. Our booking system will show you all available dates on the following page.

We are happy to accept rescheduled appointments by e-mail or by telephone on 052 511 80 40.
Please note the following conditions:

• Up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment: free of charge.
• Between 48 and 8 hours before the booked date: Cancellation fee of 50% of the value of the service.
• From 8 hours before the booked appointment and for appointments that are not canceled: Cancellation is not possible.
  The service will be charged at 100% and any claims will be forfeited.

Services with a value of CHF 1,000 or more (incl. VAT) must be postponed at least 72 hours before the booked date.

For our offers up to and including two people, the cost of the photos is CHF 19. For groups of three or more, the group price of CHF 49 applies for the entire group. The photo/video package can be purchased up to 20 days after the visit. The files are available for download during this period.

The wind tunnel is often fully booked, which is why we recommend that you book an appointment in advance.
If you already have a voucher, you can redeem it here. You can buy and book flights directly in our online store.

In the online store, move the products of your choice to the shopping cart with “Book now” and click on “Select flight date”.
You are now in the shopping cart. Click on the “Please select a date” button to find all available flight times.
You can find a rough overview of the available flight dates here.

Your voucher and any claims will expire.

Personalized gift vouchers are available in our webshop. Of course, you can also purchase gift vouchers directly on site during our opening hours.

Our vouchers are valid for at least 24 months, i.e. we ensure that the services and offers are available and guaranteed during this period.

We cannot extend these services.
Unlike purchased vouchers, these expire after 2 years and can no longer be extended due to the system.

Our vouchers can now be personalized and passed on as a gift.
We need the following details for this:

• From: … (max. 20 characters*)
• For: … (max. 20 characters*)
• Personal dedication: … (max. 60 characters*)

*Incl. space

On the Gift page, add the desired products to the shopping cart with “Give now” and then write a short dedication (max. 60 characters, including spaces). We will send the gift voucher free of charge as a “print@home” solution or you can order our gift card for a small surcharge.

Vouchers can be redeemed directly via the website:

1. Enter voucher code
2. Registration
3. Select flight date

The advantage is that you can see directly online whether the preferred dates are available. If your voucher is a partner voucher (e.g. gift idea or gift paradise), switch to the “Partner voucher” tab and complete the contact form. We will then send you the booking confirmation by e-mail.

We only grant refunds in justified exceptional cases. In any case, please note that refunds will only be made to the original purchaser.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer value vouchers, only gift vouchers that are directly linked to a selected number of flights. We will be happy to help you find the ideal flight package for the person receiving the gift, should you require advice.

From (children’s) birthdays and team events to exclusive events in the Windwerk – almost anything is possible with us. We are happy to use our many years of experience to help you plan and implement your event and create unforgettable experiences.

Please send us your contact details and key data in our inquiry form. We will then send you a non-binding offer.

The VR simulator Birdly is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to/can’t fly in a wind tunnel or for bridging waiting times between flight sessions. For flight fans who can’t get enough of soaring through the air, our wingsuit race is ideal. This has often led to ambitious head-to-head races between colleagues 😉.

As soon as we receive the confirmation, we convert the offer into a binding order, book the flight experience and order the aperitif.
We then leave the order status until the day of the event so that we can include the consumption of drinks on site in the invoice.
If you would like an invoice in advance, this is of course also possible.
In this case, we will charge the consumption separately.
If you would like to be invoiced, just send us a short message.

Of course this is not a problem.
Everyone is welcome here, regardless of whether they want to fly or not. Those who do not wish to actively participate in the flight are welcome to watch or try out our VR-Birdly for a virtual flight experience. If flights are canceled at short notice, they can also be passed on to other participants.

The booking confirmations, which are sent by e-mail, can be forwarded to the participants for online check-in.
This can – but does not have to – be done in advance. If you arrive on time, there will also be enough time for this on site.

The private sessions offer the best possible flexibility in terms of the actual number of people flying. The flight time is 30 minutes in each case and can be divided flexibly between the participants. The only requirement is a minimum of 2 flights per person.
Free flight time can be distributed evenly or made available as “extra flights” at the end of the flight session. This means that no flight time is lost, it is simply redistributed.
If fewer people than planned decide to fly, those who decide to take off can fly more.

The flight package can be adjusted to the actual number of participants free of charge up to 72 hours before the event. In the case of additional participants, however, only if corresponding flight sessions are still available. If further cancellations are received after the deadline, the booked flight time can no longer be shortened. However, the time freed up can be distributed among the participants or made available as “extra flights” at the end of the flight session.
This means that nothing is lost, only redistributed.

Adjustments to ordered aperitif quantities can be made up to 7 days before the event.

Registration or online check-in can – but does not have to – be done in advance. If you arrive on time, there will also be sufficient time for this on site. If registration takes place on site, adult supervisors are authorized to sign. The presence of a legal representative is therefore not required.

The booking confirmations sent out contain all the necessary information for online check-in. These can be forwarded to the parents of the participants.

If there are several children, we recommend that parents complete the registration form in advance.
This saves the effort and any associated inconvenience on site.

We only organize children’s birthday parties with a maximum of 10 children. If more than 10 children take part, we can offer a date for a flying experience. Unfortunately, the party afterwards cannot take place at our premises.

We apologize for this restriction, but we had to introduce this rule due to past experience.

The Flight School is especially interesting for people who want to learn to fly in a wind tunnel or improve their skills in this sport. The basics of independent and safe flying in the belly position are taught in four training blocks of 15 minutes each.

Once you have completed the four levels of Flight School, you will receive Proflyer status. This allows you to benefit from lower flight prices, share the wind tunnel with other Proflyers and take part in our skills camps. This will help you to continuously improve your skills.

Each level contains 15 flights, which corresponds to 15 minutes of flying time.
It is completed during one day.

1. Level 1 teaches controlled flying in the belly position in all directions.
2. Flight skills are refined in level 2 by following the coach through the wind tunnel.
3. You feel comfortable in the belly position and do your first exercises for flying on your back in level 3.
4. In level 4, the skills learned are consolidated.
   After this level you can fly in the wind tunnel without a coach.

Important to know:
The learning objectives for each level are not set in stone and are tailored to your individual learning speed. Your coach will pick up where you left off at the previous level or repeat what still needs to be consolidated.

We recommend booking a maximum of two levels per day.

The price includes all the equipment, such as the suit, a full-face helmet and, of course, ear protection. You therefore only need to bring clean and well-fitting lace-up shoes.

The Flight School offer includes:

• Full equipment for the flights (suit, helmet, goggles and hearing protection)
• Training and dry training with our experienced coaches
• Debriefing of the flights with the coach
• Video recordings
• Flight logbook
• Proflyer status and Windwerk goodie on completion of the 4th level

All 4 levels must be completed in order to achieve Proflyer status. If you would first like to gain an insight into the sport of indoor skydiving, you can also book just level 1 and then decide whether you would like to continue.

After completing Flight School, you are officially a proflyer, benefit from low fares, can fly with other proflyers and take part in various events.

Experience has shown that you will need at least two hours of individual coaching before taking part in a skills camp for the first time.

You receive Proflyer status as a skydiver with a valid license or with at least 60 minutes of flight experience in the wind tunnel.
With this status you can benefit from our Proflyer packages.

You must create an account here and apply for Proflyer status. We will grant you Proflyer status immediately after successful verification.

If you do not yet meet the requirements, simply complete the four levels of our Flight School. You can find the relevant courses here.

Ideally, you should book 10 to 15 minutes per session. A session lasts 30 minutes and you need time to rest.
If you want to fly several sessions, we recommend that you take a break of at least 30 minutes in between when booking.
If you want to fly with the same coach, we recommend a break of 60 minutes between sessions.

Your booked flight time expires.

The timeslot categories are based on different prices for your flight time. You fly cheaper in the offpeak period than in the peak period. As a rule, the configurations listed below apply, although we generally reserve the right to make changes (e.g. holiday/pre-Christmas period, etc.).

Offpeak times:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (from 6 p.m.), Thursday and Friday
• Weekend: 08.00-10.30 hrs and from 18.30 hrs

Onpeak times:

• Wednesday afternoon
• Weekend: 10.30-18.30 hrs
• Vacation/holidays

Before you can make your bookings, you must purchase time credit in your customer account under “Offers for Proflyer”.
After the purchase, your flight minutes will be displayed in your customer account under “Overview”. You can then use the “Book” button to reserve your slots in the online calendar.

If you have time in your account but the product is not bookable, it could be because you want to book off-peak time in peak time, for example. Due to the higher costs, it is not possible to book into a main time slot with secondary time.

We are happy to accept rescheduled appointments by e-mail or by telephone on 052 511 80 40. Please note the following conditions:

• Up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment: free of charge.
• Between 48 and 8 hours before the booked date: Cancellation fee of 50% of the value of the service.
• From 8 hours before the booked appointment and for appointments that are not canceled: Cancellation is not possible.
  The service will be charged at 100% and any claims will be forfeited.

Services with a value of CHF 1,000 or more (incl. VAT) must be postponed at least 72 hours before the booked date.

You have access to the media kiosk in your customer account. All your videos are available for download there for 20 days from the recording date. In general, you have access to all recordings based on bookings from your customer account. If you are flying on someone else’s bookings, please contact Customer Service. We will be happy to activate these recordings for you manually.

The minimum age for indoor skydiving at Windwerk is 5 years. Useful information for parents of children aged 5 and over can also be found in our blog post.

The corresponding exclusion criteria are listed below:

• Younger than 5 years
• Pregnancy
• Previously damaged shoulder joints*
• Heavier than 120 kg
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol

*We expressly recommend that you do not fly if you have already suffered a shoulder dislocation and this has not been treated surgically. In this case, however, the decision lies with the person concerned.

We are happy to accept rescheduled appointments by e-mail or by telephone on 052 511 80 40. In this context, please note the following conditions:

• Up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment: free of charge.
• Between 48 and 8 hours before the booked date: Cancellation fee of 50% of the value of the service.
• From 8 hours before the booked appointment and for appointments that are not canceled: Cancellation is not possible.
  The service will be charged at 100% and any claims will be forfeited.

Services with a value of CHF 1,000 or more (incl. VAT) must be postponed at least 72 hours before the booked date.

We only grant refunds in justified exceptional cases. In any case, please note that refunds will only be made to the original purchaser.

The Windwerk is designed to be barrier-free so that all visitors have easy access. An elevator is also available.

There are 24 free parking spaces available.

Of course, spectators and accompanying persons are always welcome, even without flying!

You can spend a pleasant time in our cozy living room atmosphere and watch the flights in the wind tunnel. Our snackbar is also available, offering a selection of various hot and cold drinks and is also suitable for small appetites.

Participants under the age of 18 require a written declaration of consent from a parent or guardian. The declaration will be sent by e-mail before the flight experience and can be completed at home or on site.

An overview of available flight dates is available here. Alternatively, detailed availability can also be found by selecting the desired packages:

1. Selection of the desired flight packages
2. Opening the shopping cart
3. Use the “Select flight date” button (on the right-hand side)
4. Availability check
5. Selection of the desired and free date
6. Continue with the check-out

We accept all common means of payment such as DebitCard, MasterCard, Visa, Post, AMEX, Twint, cash, bank transfer, etc.

Unfortunately, there are occasional delays in uploading photos and videos. If the photos and/or videos are not fully available two days after the flight experience, please contact us.

That’s not a problem. We regularly let wheelchair users or people with other disabilities take off with us. It is important that the booking is made by e-mail or telephone.

We prefer offpeak times and make a note of this internally for our instructors. This ensures optimal support.

We are very easy to reach by public transport. The bus stop “Ohrbühl” (3 minutes’ walk) and the S-Bahn stop “Winterthur-Hegi” (5 minutes’ walk) are within walking distance.

Dogs are not allowed to enter the Windwerk and have to wait outside. As we are a leisure facility, the Windwerk is certainly not suitable for animals. Thank you for your understanding.