What Indoor Skydiving Bottrop does

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop GmbH is a German operator of indoor skydiving (bodyflying) facilities, headquartered at Am Wiesenbusch 2, Gladbeck, operating as part of the 'Indoor Skydiving Germany Group' through three separate GmbH entities. The company was founded in 2008 with Germany's first high-tech wind tunnel in Bottrop, opened a second-generation facility in Viernheim in November 2021, and launched its third location, the first indoor skydiving venue in East Germany, in Leipzig in December 2025. The core product is recreational and training flight time in vertical recirculating wind tunnels capable of up to 280 km/h airspeeds, with glass-walled flight chambers (up to 6m height for beginners) and a patented side-flap ventilation system.

The commercial portfolio spans tiered individual packages (€54-€219), group and corporate event packages (up to €1,159 for 20-person groups), family and children programs including the Junior Flight Club, advanced ProFlyer and AFF (Accelerated Freefall) training sessions, gift vouchers with 3-year validity, and instructor certification delivered in partnership with tunnelinstructor.com. The company serves four primary personas: first-time individual flyers, families with children aged 4-16, groups and corporate team-building clients, and experienced skydivers using the tunnel for weather-independent training. Distribution is exclusively direct via the company's own e-commerce platform and on-site bookings at its three locations, with voucher redemption also possible at partner wind tunnels in Winterthur (Windwerk) and Munich (Flystation München). A network of hotel partners (Vandervalk, NH Mannheim Viernheim, Chillten Bottrop, Ringhotel Rhein-Ruhr) supports the destination-experience positioning.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional (one-time flight package sales, group event fees, add-on video/USB products) with the gift voucher program functioning as a form of deferred/breakable prepaid revenue given its 3-year validity and cross-location redeemability. The company is privately held by operating partners (Boris Nebe is listed as Managing Director of the Bottrop entity), with no disclosed venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop

Legal name

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop GmbH

Website

https://indoor-skydiving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop is a German private operator of three high-tech indoor skydiving wind tunnels in Bottrop, Viernheim, and Leipzig, offering recreational flight experiences, group events, professional skydiver training, and certified instructor programs to consumers, families, corporate clients, and AFF students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indoor Skydiving / Recreational Flight Experiences

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB), Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring) (THAAAKAA)

Keywords

• Indoor skydiving
• Wind tunnel flights
• Bodyflying experiences
• Recreational flight activities
• Group event packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Bottrop

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Flight Time Sales (Tunnelzeit): Direct sale of wind tunnel flight time to individual consumers, groups, and corporate clients. Customers purchase flight packages of varying durations (2–30 minutes) and receive coaching, equipment, and a flight diploma. Revenue is one-time per session with no recurring component.
2. Gift Vouchers (Erlebnisgutscheine): Sale of experience gift vouchers valid for 3 years. Vouchers can be redeemed for flight experiences at any of the three company locations or at partner wind tunnels (Windwerk, Flystation München). Vouchers are transferable and represent prepaid revenue.
3. Corporate Events & Team Building: Exclusive wind tunnel rentals for corporate and private events with optional corporate branding of the flight chamber. Revenue generated from group packages and event exclusivity fees.
4. Instructor Training: Wind tunnel instructor training program conducted in partnership with tunnelinstructor.com. The company offers a 2-week instructor course covering tunnel operation, maintenance, and flight coaching.
5. Video/DVD/USB Recording: Integrated video system in the wind tunnel records all sessions. For a fee, the company produces a personalized DVD or USB stick of the customer's flight experience as an add-on to flight packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop operates three high-tech vertical wind tunnel facilities in Germany (Bottrop, Viernheim, Leipzig) where customers experience the sensation of freefall skydiving in a safe, controlled indoor environment. Core offerings include beginner flight packages (AIRlebnis), children's programs (Junior Flight Club), group and corporate event packages, professional training for experienced skydivers (Proflyer/AFF), and instructor certification. All packages include equipment, instructor coaching, and a flight diploma, with sessions typically lasting around 90 minutes total.

Product overview

Indoor Skydiving Bottrop operates a portfolio of wind tunnel flight experiences across three German locations (Bottrop, Viernheim, Leipzig). The core product is the indoor skydiving (bodyflying) experience in high-tech vertical wind tunnels reaching speeds up to 280 km/h. The company offers tiered flight packages for beginners through professionals, including seasonal Summer Special promotions, dedicated Kids/Family packages, and a specialized Junior Flight Club for children aged 4-16. Professional offerings include AFF training support packages and instructor certification programs. The portfolio is complemented by group/event packages for corporate team building and celebrations, gift vouchers, and partner hotel accommodations. The company positions itself as offering 'flight experiences all-inclusive' with equipment, training, and certificates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Junior Flight Club: A specialized program for children and teenagers aged 4-16 years to learn indoor skydiving, featuring at least 10 flights, coaching by professional instructors, approximately 3 hours duration.

Products and services

• Wind Tunnel Flight Experience (Bodyflying) Core indoor skydiving experience in a vertical wind tunnel generating wind speeds up to 280 km/h, simulating the freefall sensation of a skydive from thousands of meters. Packages include full equipment (suit, helmet, goggles, ear protection), instructor briefing, supervised flight time, and a flight diploma. Accessible to guests aged 4 and up with no upper age limit.
• AIRlebnis Packages (Beginner Flights) Tiered beginner flight packages for individuals, pairs, and families: AIRlebnis M (2 flights, €69), L (4 flights, €119), XL (6 flights, €159); pair versions; and kids versions (€54–€139). Each package delivers a ~90-minute total experience including check-in, equipment fitting, briefing, flights, and diploma.
• Junior Flight Club Structured program for children and teenagers aged 4–16, including a minimum of 10 flights, professional coaching, briefing, and a certificate over approximately 3 hours. Priced at €149 per participant. Designed to build flying skills, self-confidence, and coordination.
• Indoor Skydiving Courses (Bodyflying Training) Progressive bodyflying training courses with an instructor: Basic Course (€219), Intensiv Course (€319), and XXL Course (€419). Trainees learn fundamental maneuvers through to independent flight control without instructor assistance.
• Groups & Events Packages Group flight experiences for bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays, school groups, and corporate team-building events. Packages for up to 5 persons, up to 10 persons (30 flights, €599), up to 20 persons (60 flights, €1,159), and Kids Special options (20–30 flights for 5–10 children aged 4–12, €359–€499). Optional exclusive wind tunnel rental and corporate branding of the flight chamber.
• Proflyer Packages (Experienced Flyer Sessions) Solo flight time packages for experienced skydivers and tunnel flyers: Proflyer 10/20/30 minutes (off-peak €110–€475), and AFF Special 10/15/20 minutes with instructor for AFF students (off-peak €130–€250). Designed for weather-independent training, formation practice, freefly positions, and AFF maneuver preparation.
• Instructor Training Program Professional wind tunnel instructor certification program delivered in partnership with tunnelinstructor.com. Covers tunnel operation, maintenance, flight coaching techniques, and safety procedures over a 2-week course. No prior tunnel or skydiving experience required.
• Gift Vouchers (Erlebnisgutscheine) Experience gift vouchers valid for 3 years, available for all flight packages. Vouchers are transferable, include price protection against price increases, and can be redeemed at any of the three company locations (Bottrop, Viernheim, Leipzig) or at partner wind tunnels (Windwerk Winterthur, Flystation München). Available via post or email.
• Summer Special Packages Seasonal discounted flight packages offering up to €70 in savings, including Summer Special L (4 flights, €99, was €119), Summer Special XL (6 flights for 1–2 persons, €129, was €169), and Summer Special Family (10 flights for 2–5 persons, €199, was €269).

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 seconds in the wind tunnel equals the freefall of a skydive from thousands of meters height.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• tunnelinstructor.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndoor Skydiving has partnered with tunnelinstructor.com for the training and certification of wind tunnel instructors. The company uses tunnelinstructor.com's training program to ensure high standards for instructor education. The partnership covers theoretical and practical training including tunnel operation, maintenance, flight coaching, and safety procedures.
• Windwerk (Winterthur, Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner wind tunnel where Indoor Skydiving gift vouchers can be redeemed. Located at Ohrbühlstrasse 21, CH-8409 Winterthur, Switzerland.
• Flystation München (Neufahrn b. Freising, Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner wind tunnel where Indoor Skydiving gift vouchers can be redeemed. Located at Bajuwarenstraße 1, D-85375 Neufahrn b. Freising, Germany.
• The World's Leading Indoor Skydiving SourceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and information partner for indoor skydiving. Promotional partner referenced on the company's partner page.
• Vandervalk (Hotel Gladbeck, Hotel Moers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnerships in the Bottrop area offering discounted rates for Indoor Skydiving customers who mention 'Indoor Skydiving Bottrop oder Viernheim' when booking.
• NH Mannheim ViernheimminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership near the Viernheim location offering discounted rates for Indoor Skydiving customers who mention the company when booking.
• Chillten BottropminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique accommodation partner in Bottrop offering discounted rates for Indoor Skydiving customers.
• Ringhotel Rhein-RuhrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership offering discounted rates for Indoor Skydiving customers near the Bottrop location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flystation München: Operates a vertical wind tunnel in Neufahrn bei Freising near Munich offering the same indoor skydiving experience for beginners, pros, and groups. Directly comparable in product offering and customer base, and also a voucher-redemption partner.
• Windwerk Winterthur: Swiss indoor skydiving wind tunnel operator in Winterthur offering tandem, AFF, and Proflyer packages. Same core product, cross-border competition; also a voucher-redemption partner of Indoor Skydiving Bottrop.
• Flyaway Indoor Skydiving Berlin: Operates one of the largest indoor skydiving facilities in Europe in Berlin, serving beginners, families, and professional flyers. Closest direct competitor in Germany by scale, location, and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Skyventure International: One of the original wind tunnel manufacturers and operators, with sites in the US, Canada, and international markets. Comparable in core technology and recreational offering; acts as both an equipment supplier to peers and a competing operator in select markets.
• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Global chain of indoor skydiving tunnels with locations across the US, Europe, and Asia. A larger, well-funded incumbent that competes on brand recognition and multi-site breadth; does not yet have a German location overlapping directly with Bottrop.

Others

• Jochen Schweizer / mydays: Germany's largest experience-gift platforms selling vouchers for hundreds of leisure activities, including indoor skydiving. Acts as a distribution channel and competitor for the gift voucher business rather than a direct wind tunnel operator.

Regional players

• Bodyflight Sweden / European Bodyflight: Scandinavian indoor skydiving operator with a Stockholm facility offering the same wind tunnel experience and training packages. Comparable product, customer segments, and price points; primary geography outside Germany.
• Hurricane Factory: Czech-founded indoor skydiving chain with locations across Central and Eastern Europe. Offers the same beginner-to-pro tunnel experience, with comparable pricing model; relevant peer for European expansion benchmarking.

Emerging players

• Paraclete XP Skyventure: US-based high-performance wind tunnel used heavily for military, sport skydiver, and AFF training. Comparable on the professional training / Pro-flyer side of the business, but in a different geography.
• SkyDive Vandenberg / Indoor Skydiving Spain: Smaller European indoor skydiving operator in Spain offering beginner and pro packages. Comparable core product for cross-market benchmarking of European indoor skydiving economics and pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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