SKATE THE WORLD
Explore our planet, get in touch with different cultures and enjoy a new perspective.
Skate the World is an inspiring project that combines the spirit of adventure, cultural exploration, and athleticism. It focuses on using inline skating as a means to bridge cultural divides, challenge stereotypes, and showcase the world from a unique perspective. Together we visit iconic and unexpected locations to make every journey at least a micro adventure.
Skate the World is about more than just skating—it’s a celebration of human connection, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams, told through the lens of movement and travel.
EXPLORED 70+ NATIONS ON SKATES
LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE
LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE
Sweat dripping down your face after a 30 km wild ride through a city like Hanoi or Addis Ababa is probably one of the best feelings you’ll ever experience.
To me, this is freedom!
Join me on this journey. Follow my stories, and let’s keep rolling toward a world with fewer barriers and more freedom.
Let’s face it: as a “random tourist,” you hit the same spots as everyone else. Been there, done that. That used to be me—until I ditched the public transportation, strapped on my skates, and started carving my own path through cities around the globe.
Skating changes everything! Trust me, rolling through the streets gives you a completely
fresh perspective on its culture, its people, and its pulse.
And the best part? Skates make you approachable. Suddenly, you’re not just another tourist; you’re a part of the city. Locals stop to chat, share insider tips, or even join you for a quick ride. These connections? They’re what make every adventure unforgettable.
Sport has this incredible power to break down barriers and bring people together. But Skate the World is about more than just travel. It’s about smashing mental walls, easing fears of the unfamiliar, and proving that the world is a lot smaller—and friendlier—than we think.
„Alter your view, watch possibilities renew.“
FROM DREAM TO REALITY
FROM DREAM TO REALITY
Former Austrian short-track speed skater and multiple national champion Matthias Stelzmüller turned a career-shattering injury into the launchpad for something even bigger.
After competing at European and World Championships, he founded successful businesses, including DailySports, and broke barriers with creative projects.But his real adventure began with “Skate the World”—a journey across 70 countries on inline skates, challenging perspectives and breaking down prejudices. From a daring parachute and skate jump over Vienna to launching a charity project in the Philippines, Matthias proves that with determination, anything is possible.
There’s always a way forward—you just have to be ready to take it.
SKATE THE WORLD – BLOG
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