X-Plane 11 VFR Germany Austria Nordalpen Scenery

Expert Overview

From decades of hands-on involvement in flight simulation, I can confirm this freeware enhancement by Gunther Kremp truly elevates VFR flying across Germany and Austria’s Nordalpen terrain. It adds dense 3D object placements for cityscapes and mountain towns around Innsbruck, resulting in visually rich flights that capture the region’s striking alpine character and highlight its intricate approach paths.

Carefully crafted landmarks and real-world references expand the natural landscape and urban settings, ensuring pilots can navigate the mountainous corridors with confidence. In my experience, the heightened level of detail—from detailed building layouts to finely tuned topographical features—makes every departure and arrival in this beloved alpine zone feel more authentic and immersive.

This mod was installed, tested and reviewed by Adam McEnroe for Fly Away Simulation. Adam is an FS mod expert. Read his bio here.

Experience an enriched visual environment around the City of Innsbruck and adjacent German-Austrian regions in X-Plane 11 through this freeware enhancement created by Gunther Kremp. This package supplies a dense 3D object placement specifically tailored for VFR exploration, improving the authenticity of mountainous approaches and surrounding metropolitan scenes.

Focus on Innsbruck and the Nordalpen Region

The city of Innsbruck, set in Tyrol, Austria, offers a dramatic alpine backdrop ideal for VFR navigation. This add-on improves natural terrain, draws attention to distinctive landmarks, and refines regional details for pilots seeking a more immersive experience when flying along the Nordalpen corridor. Moreover, it complements the crucial approach paths that characterize Innsbruck’s unique airspace.

Detailed 3D Object Placement

With carefully placed structures, this scenery enriches the visual references drawn from real-world data. VFR pilots will benefit from spot-on buildings, landmarks, and detailed terrain contours, which foster a highly realistic representation of Austrian and German locales near the northern Alps.

Required Object Libraries

To ensure correct rendering of buildings and objects, you will need the following:

• FF Library (extended version) (FF_LIBRARY_EXTENDED_LOD.ZIP)
• OpenSceneryX (OPENSCENERYX.ZIP)
• R2 Library (R2_LIBRARY.ZIP)

Review the provided readme file to correctly install and activate these resources. Proper library installation is essential for the full rendition of the alpine environment.

Integration with Your Simulator

Designed for X-Plane 11, this Nordalpen scenery add-on relies on advanced terrain modeling to elevate the region’s natural and urban aspects. Once properly configured, you will notice a heightened sense of scale when traversing majestic mountain passes, as well as more faithfully portrayed cityscapes for Innsbruck and neighboring communities.

By Gunther Kremp