Lukas Irmler

Lukas Irmler is a world-renowned and super successful slackliner who has set world and height records as well as national and international media exposure. Since 2011 the studied chemist and economist works as an independent artist, consultant, event coordinator and speaker. His specialty is the so-called "Highlining", the slacklining at great heights, which is of course associated with spectacular images.

He presents his travels in multimedia, reports on borderline experiences and the dangers of the mountains. Many extreme situations offer numerous lessons for everyday life as well. It is this dynamic balance that appeals to him: the body is permanently in motion, arms row, legs balance, one tares oneself.

"I didn't let the unique opportunity to help shape a young sport pass me by and I'm happy to be able to present my passion for slacklining today both in shows, but also to share my knowledge and experience with everyone in lectures and workshops."

He first set foot on a slackline in the summer of 2006. It felt like something completely new and the first high when he was able to walk his first slackline after three days of training will probably stay in his heart forever. From then on, slacklining quickly developed into more than just a hobby for Irmler - who is also a passionate mountaineer and climber - and soon became an obsession as well as then an integral part of his daily life.

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, he decided to fully live his dream in 2011 and has been a professional slackliner ever since. In 2016, he completed his master's degree in economics at the Technical University of Munich.

Since then, the slackline has taken him to the most beautiful parts of our planet and offers him daily potential to grow and fulfill his dreams piece by piece. Slacklining between mountain peaks, across entire valleys or over the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (with a view of a closed rainbow) as well as across the bubbling waters of the Zambezi River gives him an incredible feeling of freedom – closely connected with new challenges - forward somersault, backward somersault, splits & handstands, he is constantly honing his tricks, and all this on a 2.5 centimeter wide tape.

An extreme strain: heart racing, adrenaline flowing, total tension of the body and highest concentration, only the goal is in sight - the end of the line. He doesn't even notice what's happening below him at that moment. Music through the headphones is an aid, quiet electronic jazz, as an athlete you are in a tunnel.

He likes to combine lectures with a show performance. This creates an overall experience where the audience can experience the balance at first hand. In addition to the combination of lecture & show, a workshop is also possible, where the audience can experience the feeling on the slackline for themselves. It is all about the fascination of the impossible, about manifested dreams and achieved goals.

He gives speeches in German or English.