Hurricane Factory

Hurricane Factory Berlin: Flying Without an Airplane

The Hurricane Factory Berlin in Schönefeld is Germany’s largest wind tunnel for indoor skydiving. The hall is just a few minutes’ walk from Waßmannsdorf S-Bahn station, and you can get there quickly from Berlin with the S9 or S45. The tunnel has a diameter of 5.20 meters and is 15 meters high, with wind speeds of up to 280 km/h. The result: real freefall, just without a parachute and without the upward journey by plane.

In the safe environment of the glazed flight cylinder, after a detailed briefing, you experience what freefall feels like during a parachute jump. It begins with a gentle hover, before you are propelled higher and your adrenaline level rises. The wind speed can be individually adjusted, so that children as young as 5 years old can also take off.

Well Prepared for Take-off: How Your Visit Works

Equipment such as a jumpsuit, goggles, helmet, and earplugs are included in the ticket, and an instructor accompanies each guest with personal training. This makes you feel surprisingly safe in the air even on your first flight. The wind tunnel is so large that even flight sessions with two people simultaneously are possible. If you haven’t had enough afterward, you can watch the flight action from the bistro. In addition to the flight hall with spectator stands and a bistro, the Hurricane Factory also features a conference room with a view into the flight hall and a small sunset roof terrace.

Also practical: Video and photos of the flight can be purchased afterwards as a lasting memory. Special packages are available for groups, such as birthdays, team events, or families. The Hurricane Factory is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesday to Friday it is open from 15:00 to 20:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00.