Cologne, Germany

Zeppelin Flight Over the Ruhr Valley

Discover Travel from a Bygone Era Board a zeppelin airship to view the picturesque Ruhr Valley from a new perspective. Drive to Essen/Mülheim Airport, where your zeppelin awaits. First conceived in 1893 by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, these remarkable airships became a popular mode of travel during the early 20th-century. Passenger flights operated from Germany to destinations as far flung as Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro. Their use declined with the introduction of airplanes and, later, the jet engine. Take in stunning views as the helium-filled zeppelin gently ascends to just over 1,000 feet. Glide through the air over lush forests and Lake Baldeney, watching as the landscape unfolds beneath you. Soar above the Ruhr Valley, once Germany’s economic powerhouse, and see the Zeche Zollverein—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr”—before returning to the airport. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

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