The appropriate national flag is hoisted for all guests who come to Bitterwasser! And many nations are already represented at the start of the season. There are currently 11 different countries at the lodge.
Many different cultures come together to share a common passion, gliding.
As a result, the get-together and flying in Bitterwasser is always very diverse!
We are happy about every new flag that can be hoisted here!
The Bitterwasser Flying Lodge was the main sponsor of the Junior World Gliding Championships, where from August 2 to 17, 2026, around 80 pilots from 22 nations competed for the titles in the Standard and Club classes. The grand prize for the JWGC winners was a one-week stay at the lodge, including travel and an airplane.
Largely unnoticed by the public, the 5th Red Bull Global Aerial Performance Camp 2026 took place in Bitterwasser, Namibia, from April 21, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
A few videos and pictures on this page offer a glimpse of the athletes and their performances.