Facilities at Dropzone Denmark

An all inclusive professional dropzone

Dropzone Denmark – an international dropzone in the heart of Jutland

Dropzone Denmark is created for skydivers who want to spend more than just a few hours at the drop zone.

With us, you will find a professional parachuting centre with large aircraft capacity, indoor packing facilities, a café and bar, Wi-Fi, a shop, accommodation options on-site, and relaxation after a long jump day. This means that as a visiting skydiver, you can come to Herning, unpack, jump all day, eat on-site, debrief your jumps, and hang out with other jumpers for a cold beer and/or a trip to the sauna afterwards.

For skydivers coming from further away, Dropzone Denmark is an obvious choice because much of the practicalities are gathered in one place. You don't need to travel far for food, relaxation, a social environment, or accommodation options – and you land right in an active jumping environment with both Danish and international jumpers.

Aircraft - quick and large capacity

Dropzone Denmark operates a Cessna 208 Supervan, which is one of the largest and most efficient skydiving aircraft in Denmark. The aircraft has room for large loads and enables a good flow on busy jumping days, events, and boogies.

With a lift time of around 15 minutes to 15,000ft, you can get many skydives in on a good weather day and spend less time waiting between loads.

This makes the aircraft particularly attractive for visiting skydivers, teams, freeflyers, canopy pilots, and groups who want efficient jumping activity over several days.

Swoop pond - the second largest in Europe

Dropzone Denmark is a strong place for canopy pilots and skydivers who want to work seriously with canopy flying.

Our large swoop pond is located close to the hangar, packing facilities and café, so both jumpers and the audience can follow the activity up close. The pond makes the drop zone ideal for canopy training, swoop progression and competitions. It measures 90 × 30 meters with circulating water and is oriented towards the west-northwest, with a 30-meter gravel pit at the end.

We regularly host canopy-related events and competitions, and our setup provides great opportunities for both training, debrief and social environment around the discipline.

Packing facilities

We have indoor package facilities with plenty of space, soft packing surfaces, and ample racks for free use.

There are professional packers on site if you'd rather use the break for food, debrief, coaching, or just some time on the terrace. If you need loops or elastics, you can ask one of our packers.

Accommodation

If you want to stay at the drop zone for several days, you are welcome to bring your own tent, camper, or van and camp in our small camping area.

This makes it easy to be ready from the morning, follow the weather, and make the most of your jumping days.

If you need a hotel, B&B, or other accommodation nearby, we also work with local accommodation providers in the Herning and Sunds areas. This makes it easy for international jumpers and teams to find a solution close to the drop zone.

Catering

NOMAD Bar & Café is the natural meeting point of the drop zone.

Here, tandem guests, students, sport jumpers, instructors, and visitors meet throughout the day. The café offers food and drinks at reasonable prices, and there are both indoor seating and a large terrace with a view of the landing area.

As the jumping day comes to an end, the café often becomes the centre for cosiness, bar vibes, communal dining, and classic drop zone atmosphere.

Relaxation

After a long day of jumping, there's a great opportunity to stay at the drop zone.

You can eat in the café, have a drink at the bar, enjoy the atmosphere on the terrace, or relax in the sauna and spa/hot tub when it's open. The social life at the drop zone is a big part of the experience, especially during events and boogies.

Dropzone Denmark is not just a place you come to skydive. It is a place you can spend the whole day – and preferably several days in a row.

Location and nearest international airports

Dropzone Denmark is located at Herning Airport in Central Jutland, at Skinderholmvej 31, 7400 Nybo - Herning, close to both Herning and Sunds. This makes the dropzone easily accessible for international jumpers, teams, and other guests, whether flying into Denmark or driving in from abroad.

The nearest major international airports are:

Billund Airport (BLL)
Approx. 45 minutes' drive from the dropzone.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Approx. 3 hours' drive from the dropzone.

Hamburg Airport (HAM), Germany
Approx. 4 hours' drive from the dropzone.

Additionally, Aarhus Airport (AAR) and Aalborg Airport (AAL) may also be relevant options. Both are smaller, yet still international airports with good connections to Denmark.

The dropzone is approx. 5 minutes from the nearest shopping options in Sunds and approx. 10 minutes from Herning, which is the nearest larger city with hotels, restaurants, shopping, and other amenities.

Stort indendørs pakkeområde med professionelle pakkere

Professional parachute packer, packs parachutes at Dropzone Denmark

Student and tandemrigs

Elev- og tandem faldskærme der hænger på rigstativ hos Dropzone Denmark

Merch corner

Skydive T-shirts and jerseys hanging for sale at Dropzone Denmark

Sauna with a view over the swoop pond at the Dropzone

Sauna that is located at Dropzone Denmark

Nomad Bar and Café - festive dinner

Nicely laid tables in the café at Dropzone Denmark

The plane at Samsø airport

Caravan 208 Cessna parachute plane at Samsø airport

8-way over Herning

Part of the dropzone team 2026

NOMAD Bar & Café

We have a well-stocked selection of food and drinks at reasonable prices. There is plenty of space to enjoy your food both indoors and on our large inviting terrace. The terrace offers an unobstructed view of the runway and the many parachutes that constantly descend from the sky. You can see the café's menu here:

When the sun goes down, the atmosphere and noise level rise, and the café transforms into a cozy bar, sometimes with a party until the bright morning. The café is, of course, open to everyone, whether you arrive by plane, car, bus, on foot, or by bike. NOMAD bar & café is thus the perfect stop on an outing or a different day with plenty of exciting jumps to watch.

The café is basically only open in connection with jumping activities, you can see the opening hours HERE.

You can see our inspection report and smiley rating on the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's website.

Accommodation in connection with skydiving

Camping

Dropzone Denmark can offer access to a small green area to set up a tent or park a campervan in connection with a skydive activity. You can see the area marked in yellow on the overview map.

Here you can bring your own tent/caravan/etc. and gain access to electricity for just 50 DKK. If you don’t need electricity, it’s completely free.

There are no shower facilities on site, but there are of course restrooms for public use.

Accommodation in Herning and Sunds

To accommodate those of you coming from afar and who do not have your own tent/caravan etc., we have made arrangements with various accommodation providers and holiday home rentals here in the Sunds/Herning area. As a customer of Dropzone Denmark, you can receive discounts on accommodation in various places, ranging from 5-10% per night by either using a code when booking or by contacting the accommodation provider directly. This is described at each location:

Helts B&B & Villa Helt – (Gjellerup - Lund – Herning)

Helts B&B and Villa Helt are two cozy and flexible accommodation options, located at the same address, but with their own entrance. Just 7–10 minutes drive from Dropzone Denmark. Both places offer free parking, wi-fi, access to kitchen facilities, terrace/garden and barbecue, the possibility to lock away valuable items and have excellent guest reviews.

The owner is welcoming and used to hosting individuals as well as groups, and there is capacity for up to about 12-14 guests combined, at the two locations + possibly a smaller tent on the lawn. An obvious choice for budget-friendly accommodation in Herning very close to the drop zone with one of our close partners. And if the prices weren't budget-friendly enough before, as a customer of Dropzone Denmark you can get discount at both places by contacting the accommodation directly and using the code: FFALL26

Villa Helt: 140 m2, 2 master bedrooms, landing on the 1st floor with 1-2 beds, living room with chaise longue sofa (can be used as a double bed) and 1 bathroom.

email: villahelt@gmail.com

phone: +45 30298594 (owner - Søren Helt)

Helts B&B: 3 double rooms (possibility for mattress on the floor) 40” TV, strong internet, with complete kitchen, 1 shared bathroom with shower.

email: s.helt@mail.tele.dk

phone: +45 30298594 (owner - Søren Helt)

Højhuset in Herning – cultural hotel

If you are looking for accommodation in Herning with character and history, Højhuset is an obvious choice. Here you get a different hotel stay focused on community, sustainability, and a complete 60s aesthetic – just a short drive from Dropzone Denmark. An ideal choice for those who want a unique stay close to Herning and the drop zone.

Offers for our customers:

Use the code dropz26 when booking and gain access to special prices:

Single room (bathroom in the hallway): 495 DKK.
Double room (private bathroom): 1,095 DKK. (for 1–2 persons)

Option for rooms for 3 persons with private bathroom (shown when using the code)

Book here: Højhuset – Unique hotel in Herning with modern facilities

Østergaard Hotel in Herning

All our guests can benefit from a 10% discount on their stay at Østergaard hotel in Herning. To receive the discount, you must contact: info@oestergaardshotel.dk

Holiday Home

Do take a look at our partners Feline Holidays, where you can find holiday homes in the area.