• Munich Airport Skeleton
    Munich Airport
    IATA/ICAO Code:
    MUC/EDDM
    Country:
    Germany
    CEO:
    Jost Lammers
    Passenger Count :
    12,496,432 (2021)
    Runways :
    08R/26L - 4,000m (13,123ft) | 08L/26R - 4,000m (13,123ft)
    Terminals:
    Terminal 1 | Terminal 2

After two years of coronavirus-related uncertainty, 2022 has generally seen a more sustained period of recovery for European air travel. This has seen airports across the continent become increasingly busy, and not just with travel-hungry passengers. Indeed, Munich Airport (MUC) has also started welcoming climbing enthusiasts!

Flying high

As detailed in a statement released by the airport yesterday, the Lufthansa hub has opened a high ropes climbing course at the Munich Airport Center. Reaching dizzying heights of 15 meters above the ground, it allows visitors to fly high under skilled supervision without ever actually having to leave the airport.

The course, which occupies an area that measures 23 meters in width, is already said to have welcomed more than 200 thrill-seekers last weekend. It opened on Saturday, August 6th, and will remain available to visitors until the end of the Bavarian summer holidays. Sunday, September 11th will be its last day of operation.

The experience offers more than just a dash of adrenaline for keen users. Indeed, for some post-climbing relaxation, Munich Airport notes that:

"Around the high-ropes course, there is a side program including a DJ as well as a Sausalitos Airport Bar with deck chairs, [which is] open from 12:00 to 22:00."

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The course was built by specialist partner KristallTurm. Photo: Munich Airport

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Affordable fun

Frequent users of hubs like Munich will be well aware of the fact that most things are generally more expensive when you purchase them within the confines of an airport terminal. However, in this instance, the German facility's high-ropes course offers a very reasonable price for what seems a thrilling experience.

Indeed, a quick look at the course's booking website shows that, for just €5 ($5.12), visitors get two hours of access to the high-ropes course, with equipment and professional guidance included in the ticket price. As well as being instructed in German, visitors also have the option to receive their guidance in English.

Drinks at the neighboring Sausalito's Airport Bar are somewhat more expensive, with cocktails and spirit/mixer combinations costing €9.90 ($10.14). Alcohol-free options command the lower price of €7.90 ($8.09). Nonetheless, after two hours of exciting climbing action, visitors will certainly have earned a nice drink!

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The course, and indeed the wider Munich Airport Center, is located between Terminals 1 and 2. Photo: Munich Airport

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Who can use the course?

There are certain limits when it comes to which visitors are allowed to use Munich Airport's towering high ropes facility. For example, all users must be at least 125 cm tall, with those between 125 and 140 cm needing to be accompanied by an adult. Similarly, children under the age of 18 require written parental permission.

There doesn't appear to be a maximum permissible height, but weight is restricted, with those clocking in at more than 120 kg unable to partake. As with many extreme sports activities, visitors who are pregnant, under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or suffer from heart problems are also prohibited. Nonetheless, those not partaking are able to attend as spectators for no charge.

From Monday to Thursday, the course is open between 11:00 and 18:00. These hours alter to 13:00-20:00 on Friday and Sunday, with Saturday having opening hours of 15:00-22:00. Interestingly, Munich Airport also notes that larger groups can make private bookings to have exclusive access to the fascinating facility.

What do you make of Munich Airport's high ropes course? Do you have plans to visit it over the next month or so? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!