The proposal, the wedding, the celebration, and the anniversaries to follow: all of these moments are equally special. The memories you can keep from such unforgettable moments are priceless. But imagine experiencing these moments at great heights, enjoying a gourmet dinner under the stars with the finest wines and an incredible view. A wedding gift that takes an already unforgettable experience to new heights? That’s a hot air balloon wedding gift from CuliAir. Spectacular Dining at the Highest Restaurant in […]
To this day, the world’s highest restaurant is still found in one of the lowest countries in the world: CuliAir, in our own little frogland. This might change in 2025. A French company plans to send a balloon into space to offer people a gastronomic dinner there. It might sound like a joke, but it’s a serious idea. But can a balloon really reach space? Will this be a literal star dinner, or just hot air? Dining at Altitude, Not […]
What started in 2003 as a creative idea has since grown into an unparalleled phenomenon. For 20 years, CuliAir, the world’s only hot-air balloon restaurant, has been soaring to new heights. Such an anniversary needs to be celebrated, but it also deserves a look back and a look forward. How could the Netherlands become home to the world’s highest restaurant and what are the secret ingredients of its success? And what will the 2023 season bring? The 20th anniversary year […]
French cuisine captures the imagination of many, as does Italian cuisine, for example. Often overlooked is the Dutch cuisine, which also offers a worthwhile culinary experience. The Netherlands is rich in beautiful products, both from the land and from the sea. In addition, the Netherlands has many age-old traditions. The combination between all the beauty that the Netherlands has to offer from the land and from the sea and the traditions that the Dutch have often maintained for generations makes […]
Hot air balloons are a fascinating mode of transportation with a long and interesting history. They were first used in the eighteenth century and have since been continually developed and improved. Today, it’s even possible to dine in a hot air balloon! Most people know that a hot air balloon floats and uses a burner to ascend. However, the history, workings, and details of ballooning are less known compared to other modes of transportation, such as airplanes and trains. Understandably […]
Who has not once gazed dreamily at the sky when, against a setting sun, the silhouette of a hot air balloon floats by. And if you stop to think about it, you will realise that all the times you saw such a hot air balloon pass by, it was mild, calm weather. Part of the magic of a hot air balloon is the fact that it is not powered by jet engines or propellers. A balloon floats through the air […]
First Balloon Flight On a windy day in Versailles in September 1783, a hot air balloon was launched under the watchful eyes of King Louis XVI and the future president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. There were no people on board, but a sheep, a duck, and a rooster were. The balloon was beautifully adorned: azure blue, decorated with French lilies and golden suns in honor of the king. The balloon floated for fifteen minutes before a gust of […]
Have you ever had a meal on an airplane that tasted a bit off? Especially in the past, airline meals were often perceived as bland or even unappetizing. Surprisingly, this isn’t usually due to the way the meal is prepared—it’s about you. Or rather, it’s about the way your sense of taste changes when you’re at high altitude. Your taste perception completely alters as you ascend to greater heights. A regular meal can suddenly taste entirely different. This change in […]
Unforgettable memories have been created in it, beautiful adventures have been experienced with it, and dreams have been fulfilled through it. But with a sense of nostalgia and appropriate pride, it is time to say goodbye to “PH-DIN,” the legendary hot air balloon that housed CuliAir – the world’s highest restaurant – for so long. And with the farewell of PH-DIN, a brand-new hot air balloon is being introduced, aptly named “PH-EAT.” The ‘Name’ of the New Hot Air Balloon […]
While you see a large city gleaming in the distance under a setting sun, vast meadows glide by beneath you. You are surrounded by an ultimate silence and are enjoying the most beautiful view. Meanwhile, you have an exquisite glass of wine in hand, and the people around you are laughing cheerfully. How could it be otherwise, during a floating dinner in a hot air balloon? Does this sound like something you can only dream of in these times? You […]