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Operation Falcon Eye

During World War II, the radio station was on high alert. In addition to patrolling the area and building shelters, a lookout post was established in the first antenna tower. From a narrow slit, the high-altitude guard could watch for unusual activity in the area and eliminate potential threats in good time.

With the wind—and the occasional kestrel—for company, participants get to experience what it was like to head up to great heights for a risky mission. Operation Falcon Eye is a dizzying high-altitude exercise 127 meters above ground where your skills, vision, strength, and balance are put to the test.

 

 

What do previous climbers say?

Very nice and just the right challenge to climb 127 meters up one of the masts in Grimeton! Fantastic view today with 28 degrees ️ Very competent and friendly guides! Can really be recommended! / August 2022, Kristian Thorn (Tripadvisor)

The adventure of 2021! Climbed with brother and grown up daughter. Our guides Ellie and Alex were so nice and professional. / Marie H (Tripadvisor)

Absolutely fab!!! Fantastic! I joined the “Climbing Shift” – climed up to the top of the station (127 metres) with excellent guides and it was such a great experience. I am really afraid of heights, and this was very challenging for me, but the calm and supporting guides, super professional, helped me to reach the top – amazing. Visit! Do the “Climbing shift”!!! / Jun 2020, Pia Ragnardotter

Practical information

Operation Falcon Eye takes place during the summer months.

The activity starts with a gathering and briefing at the Visitor Center. We then equip you with everything needed for safety before we head up the ladder. Throughout the activity, participants are anchored to the safety system. Climbing guides are present throughout the entire experience.

 

Climbing together

You climb up one of the antenna towers in a small group with a certified guide, the climbing leader. The experience starts at the World Heritage visitor center.

Afterwards, you are prepared for the climb. Helmets and safety equipment are ready, and the guide holds a safety briefing before the start—something the mast workers of the last century were not fortunate enough to have.

You will hear more about the workers and their history during the experience. As well as the story of what happened to Håkan, one of the children who lived near the radio station and who, one early morning a few decades ago, decided to climb up one of the towers with two hens to see if they could fly.

Good to know

Number of participants
Max 12 participants

Corporate climbing, see Group bookings.

Age
16 years. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult on site.

Time required
approx. 3 h

Accessibility
Minimum weight is 50 kg and maximum weight is 120 kg. Climbing takes place in the original structure where the internal dimensions of the ladder with its back protection have a depth of 490 mm and a width of 740 mm.

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Safety information

Clothing
Comfortable and durable clothes-for-weather according to the layer-on-layer principle are recommended. You should wear a long-sleeved sweater or jacket and long pants.
Helmets, safety harnesses, and gloves are available on site. If you want your own gloves, that’s fine. Wear comfortable shoes with a firm/hard sole that grips well. Avoid shoes with flat or slippery soles such as sneakers. Instead, choose for example sneakers, trekking, or hiking shoes.

Language
The safety briefing can be held in both Swedish and English.

Intoxicants
We do not allow any participants to climb who have taken any form of intoxicants.

We also reserve the right to cancel or move the activity to another date in the event of too few registered participants or for safety reasons. See also Safety information.