Birdly® – The VR flight experience

Impressive virtual reality experience and innovative robotics technology enable visitors to explore cities, underwater worlds and the age of dinosaurs in a vivid full-body experience!

A spectacular new arrival awaits all daring and thrill-seeking visitors in our permanent exhibition “In motion”: Birdly^® gives visitors the opportunity to fly like a bird and discover fantastic perspectives in a realistic virtual reality experience. For an even more immersive full-body experience, users control their flight by moving their arms while they can even feel the wind on their faces. In addition, accompanying visitors can watch the Birdly^® flight on a large-format screen.

Duration of the VR flight: ca. 3–4 minutes
Location: “In motion” exhibition, level 1
Tickets: You can book your ticket within a 30-minute time slot both online and at the museum’s ticket counter.
Procedure: Please arrive on time for your time slot. You will be familiarised with the handling of Birdly^® by our staff and then select your desired programme. Our ground crew will also coordinate the order of take-off and landing permissions among the participants within the 30-minute time slot.

You can choose between five virtual reality experiences:

• NEW! Birdly Insects
  In our latest VR experience, you can immerse yourself in the wondrous world of insects. Explore the world from the perspective of a butterfly or a bee, experience dramatic scenes and marvel at the diversity and abilities of these little heroes. A unique full-body experience for young and old - only real is more beautiful!
• Jurassic Flight
  In this VR experience, visitors can discover the world 150 million years ago from a pterosaur’s eye view and experience prehistorical landscapes and various dinosaurs up close.
• Reef Dive
  Fancy admiring colourful coral reefs and swimming with dolphins and manta rays? This VR experience allows more than just literally “plunging into” the fascinating underwater world.
• Zurich
  On this extraordinary “city trip”, visitors can explore the narrow, winding alleys of the historic city centre or cross Lake Zürich.
• Wingsuit
  Experience the adrenaline kick of a "wingsuit flight" for yourself? The new VR experience at TMW shows a whole new side of the Swiss Alps: Users start on the terrace of the mountain station and race along mountain slopes and gorges down into the valley.A unique full-body experience for young and old – only reality is even more beautiful!