Fallskärmsklubben Aros

I went here recently as Gryttjom was shut due to the rain that had been in August. Over 2.5 days I got 13 jumps in, but probably could have got a few more in if I had manifested faster and packed faster. I went there as a solo traveller but managed to jump with other people on most of the jumps. The staff were friendly and took time to talk to me and one guy even made sure I was involved in a speedstar on a lift. The facilities are good. Canteen for your food, kitchen area to self cater in, bunk beds on site, ok sized packing area, but outside is used too if the weather is good. There's a sauna and shower block, where you may have to leave your inhibitions at home as they are mixed, communal showers.

I had a good time there, met some fun people and with it being so much cheaper to jump there just now than in the UK, I'll almost certainly be going back.

FKAros lies in a beautiful "nature" setting with a magnificent view over Mälaren (water).

Being the only DZ close to a large city, night life is kickin! Västerås is just a 3 minutes by car and is a "student city", i.e. loads of young people everywhere.

Facilities are good and there are many friendly jumpers there during the weekends, with bon fires, cases of beer and sauna in the evening.

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages.

FKA will get a new plane spring 2005, a Cessna "Saturn5" Caravan, which means it will only take a little over 10 minuts to reach heaven.

Hope to see you there!