Indoor skydiving, also known as bodyflying, recreates the sensation of freefall inside a vertical wind tunnel using powerful airflow. At Fööni in Helsinki’s Kalasatama district, both beginners and experienced athletes train throughout the year, using the tunnel to practice technique, receive coaching and develop their flying skills. For professional flyers and serious hobbyists, a performance week in a wind tunnel is a focused training period built around flying sessions, coaching and recovery.
Training in the Tunnel
A performance week at Fööni is built around intensive tunnel time in a full-power vertical wind tunnel. The week includes 5 hours of training, spread across several sessions throughout the week. The Fööni wind tunnel can run at full power when needed, without limitations. As a fun fact, it is one of the few wind tunnels located directly in a city center, inside a shopping mall.
The tunnel can operate at different wind speeds, allowing both slower speeds for beginners and higher speeds for advanced flying. This makes it possible to train everything from basic stability to fast dynamic movements and transitions.
You will train with the same world-class coach throughout the entire training camp, although you are also welcome to train with your own coach if you prefer. Our goal is to provide the best possible training environment so that you can get the most out of your performance week.
The wind tunnel allows multiple training sessions in a single day.
Coaching and Skill Development
Coaching at Fööni focuses on structured progression. Instead of simply accumulating tunnel time, flyers train with clear goals that help them advance step by step.
Coaches guide athletes through specific skill levels, helping them improve stability, controlled movement and awareness in the airflow. As flyers develop, training shifts toward more complex skills such as transitions, dynamic movement and coordinated flying with others.
Between sessions, flyers review footage, discuss technique with coaches and plan the next exercises before returning to the tunnel.
Wind tunnel coaching session at Fööni, where flyers work on technique, control and bodyflight skills inside the vertical flight chamber.
The Atmosphere of a Training Week
A performance week at Fööni brings together flyers from different backgrounds and skill levels. Some participants are experienced skydivers looking to refine advanced bodyflight skills, while others are developing their technique in a focused training environment.
The atmosphere is both focused and social. Flyers spend time together between sessions, watching each other’s flights, sharing tips and discussing techniques with coaches. This creates a supportive environment where everyone can learn from one another.
Because the wind tunnel allows repeated practice in consistent conditions, it becomes possible to work on the same skills many times in a single day. Combined with coaching and shared experience, this makes training weeks an effective and motivating way to develop bodyflight skills.
A supportive and encouraging training environment at Fööni, where flyers train together, share feedback and celebrate each other’s progress.
TIME Outside the Tunnel
Tunnel time is intense, but the time outside the tunnel is just as valuable. Between flying sessions, many athletes use the time for recovery, light mobility work or reviewing training with their coach. This balance between training and recovery helps flyers stay fresh and make the most of every session in the tunnel.
Because Fööni is located right in the city center of Helsinki, it is easy to combine training with everything the city has to offer. Cafés, restaurants, parks and the seaside are all just a short walk away, making it simple to relax and recharge between sessions.
The location also makes it a great option for families. While one person trains in the tunnel, others can explore the city, visit nearby attractions or enjoy Helsinki’s outdoor spaces.
If you are planning to spend more time in the city, take a look at our guide on Family Trip to Helsinki: 5 Best Activities, where we highlight some of the best things to do around Helsinki with family and friends.
Old Market Hall in Helsinki, a historic indoor market near the harbor where visitors can explore local food, cafés and Finnish specialties.
An Active Stop in Helsinki
Indoor skydiving offers a unique way to experience something active during a visit to Helsinki, whether you are trying it for the first time or watching experienced flyers train. It adds a different perspective to the city’s activity scene alongside nature, culture and seaside experiences. If you are planning a longer stay, you can explore more ideas and attractions in our guide on how to spend a week in Helsinki, where we highlight several places and experiences worth adding to your itinerary.
Allas Sea Pool in central Helsinki, offering seaside views and a relaxing place to unwind near the city’s waterfront.
A performance week in the tunnel is built around repetition, focus and steady improvement. Short flying sessions, coaching and careful preparation allow athletes to refine movements and build confidence in the airflow. Over the course of several days, small adjustments turn into noticeable progress, which is why many flyers return to the tunnel regularly to continue developing their skills.