Factory Tour
Our Plant in Straubing, Bavaria
Welcome to the World of Völkl! Our parent plant in Straubing, Bavaria is one of the most modern ski-making facilities in the world. This is a place where high tech and craftsmanship dovetail, where innovation and tradition fuse. Uncompromising skis for World Cup skiing are manufactured here – along with fine-tuned premium ski models for recreational skiing. Everything here hinges on the proverbial hundredth of a millimetre that makes the difference between a run-of-the-mill ski and a Völkl ski.
To learn more about how Völkl skis are made take a virtual peek behind the scenes at our factory; or better yet, call for a tour of our facilities (Tel. +49-9421-320-0).
I'm looking forward to your visit either way.
Helmut Jakoby, Head of Production
Did you know that...?
... some 2000 prototypes per year are handcrafted at Völkl before a ski collection is ready to go into production?
... Franz Völkl made the first skis – called Vöstras in those days – back in 1923?
... a total of roughly 125 steps are involved in turning out a finished ski?
... a Völkl ski is made up of up to 50 different parts?
... the ski with the striking chevron (double-V) logo is marketed and sold in nearly 40 different countries?
... Völkl ranks 4th among the world's ski makers, but is number 1 in premium products?
... there's only 1 major ski manufacturer left in Germany: Völkl!