The 15 Best Paragliding Flights in Switzerland

1.Tandem Paragliding Experience from Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,655 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $252Our pick

Meet the Paragliding Interlaken team at Höheweg 125, ride to Beatenberg, and run into the air beside your pilot. Your 10 to 20 minute tandem flight offers views of Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Interlaken, and the Jungfrau peaks. Photos, video, and optional rollercoaster spins cost extra.

“Overall amazing experience! Must do if visiting Switzerland. The staff is friendly and fun and made the whole experience great from start to finish. Would highly recommend for everyone.”

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2.Paragliding over the Lauterbrunnen Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 522 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $264

Meet Airtime Paragliding in Mürren, walk to the launch field, and fly tandem with a trained pilot above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Expect a safety briefing, helmet and harness, views of the Eiger and Schilthorn, and a landing beside the Schilthornbahn in Stechelberg.

“There is no better way to experience the beauty of Switzerland. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. Flying next next to the waterfalls was a surreal experience.”

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3.Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $399

Fly tandem from Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg with pilots such as Alan, Bruce, Chris, or Jan. No experience is needed. Your 20 to 25-minute flight offers close views of the Matterhorn and Zermatt, with optional photos and video.

“Bruce, Allan, Jan, and our other guide were ALL wonderful! Wonderful experience! I’m not a thrill seeker but it was exciting and beautiful to see the Matterhorn, surrounding mountains, and the town of Zermatt from the air!”

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4.FLYMATTERHORN VIP Paragliding from Zermatt, With Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $452

Meet FLYBYPARA at Bahnhofplatz 7 in Zermatt for a roughly two-hour VIP tandem paragliding experience. Your certified pilot handles the flight while you enjoy views of the Matterhorn and Swiss Alps. Julio, Michael, Maël, and Holio are among the experienced pilots associated with the service.

“They took excellent care of our group of 4. 2 pilots so one couple flew while the other stayed at the launchsite. Then they waited at the landing zone (about 1 hr) while the pilots go back to launchsite and flew with 2nd couple.”

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5.Interlaken Tandem Paragliding High Flight | Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $331

Meet Swiss Paragliding in central Interlaken, ride to Beatenberg, and take a few running steps into the air with a pilot such as Sam, Richie, or Caroline. Expect about 15 minutes of flight time within a 1-hour-15-minute outing, with photos and videos available to buy afterward.

“This was a fun experience. The guides explained what the paragliding flight would be like and I felt supported and not alone. It was also nice to get pictures easily airdropped to my phone.”

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6.Davos Absolutely Free Flying Paragliding Tandem Flight 1’000 Meters High

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $252

Meet Joyride Paragliding pilots such as Robert or Peter at Davos Platz, ride the cable car to Jakobshorn, hike 10 to 20 minutes, then glide 15 to 35 minutes above the Alps. Choose a calm descent or ask about steering and freestyle moves.

“Every part of this experience was amazing. Paragliding in Davos with Robert and Peter was an absolute dream and I would do it again in a heartbeat!”

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7.Paragliding Tandem Flights in Engadin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $376

Meet your pilot at the Corvatsch cable car station in Silvaplana Surlej, ride to the launch point, and paraglide above Engadin’s peaks and lakes. Davide, Matt, or Peter handles the safety briefing and flight. Helmets, gloves, and an onboard video camera are included, but the cable car ticket is extra.

“Excellent experience. Besides being very professional, the team was extremely attentive. I highly recommend the company.”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Flight in the Lucerne Region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $277

Meet CAP Paragliding in Lucerne, ride up by cable car, walk to launch, and fly tandem with pilots such as Toni, Marius, Sebastian, or Jan. Expect 10 to 20 minutes in the air, with Lake Lucerne, valleys, rivers, and mountain views. Transport, cable-car fares, and photos cost extra.

“Marius and Sebastian were magnificent and we would recommend CAP skydiving. They even took my husband who was slightly over the recommended weight. Be flexible on getting to and from the flying point as they are a small outfit and try to help out where they can. The flying was great and we even did a few tumbles and turns. Videos ended up pretty good too.”

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9.Paragliding Tandemflight Lucerne – Engelberg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $258

Fly tandem with Engelberg Tandem Paragliding over the Swiss Alps, with views toward Lake Lucerne, Mount Titlis, Pilatus, and Rigi. A professional pilot such as Marcel, Urs, Miki, or Jonas handles the flight while you enjoy the ride. Photos, video, and extra airtime cost more.

“If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! My kids (14 & 11) and I flew with Urs and 2 of his fellow pilots on July 22. All 3 were super friendly and very experienced. The flights were exhilarating, the scenery was stunning and we all agreed this will be the highlight of our 12 day trip to Europe. We stayed in Lucerne and debated between paragliding in Engelberg and Interlaken and I'm so glad we chose to fly with Urs in Engelberg. Highly recommend!!”

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10.Luzern / Lucerne Professional Paragliding Tandem Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $265

Fly tandem with a professional SkyGlide pilot above the Lucerne region for up to 20 minutes. Meet in Stans, 15 minutes from Lucerne by train. Dani may be your pilot, and shoes and a jacket are supplied. Small groups are limited to six people.

“Several of our group were feeling anxious about this activity. We watched several others And got more comfortable. It ended up being our FAVORITE experience in 12 days!!!! Magical. Dani and his team were fantastic. Highly recommend. We were all first time paragliders.”

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11.Paragliding Tandem Flight In Swiss Alps (Video & Photos Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $252

Meet Air-Davos Paragliding at Brämabüelstrasse 11 for a tandem flight from Jakobshorn. A trained pilot handles the glider and safety gear while you enjoy 15 to 35 minutes above Davos. The roughly two-hour outing includes photos and video, but not the cable-car ticket or transport.

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12.Paragliding For 2 Passengers – Together In The Air! (Video&Photos Incl.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $503

Meet Air-Davos in Davos for a tandem flight with two passengers flying side by side. Pilots such as Martin, Fabio, Damir, and Jan provide the briefing and equipment, while photos and an edited video capture your takeoff, flight, and landing.

“We had an absolutely amazing paragliding experience in Davos! It was a special birthday gift for my partner, and we both did tandem flights — flying side by side. The instructors, Fabio and Martin, were fantastic: professional, friendly, and made us feel completely safe throughout the whole experience.”

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13.20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $370

Meet FlyZermatt at Bahnhofplatz 2, then ride up to the Rothorn takeoff with your pilot. No experience is needed, but you must manage a few quick steps. Expect about 20 to 25 minutes in the air, Matterhorn views, and a post-flight drink.

“I had an absolutely incredible experience with FlyZermatt Paragliding! Ronnie, Stu, and Glen were truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel completely at ease with their warm and welcoming personalities. They’re not only prRead more”

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14.Paragliding mountain flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $395

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Bodmenstrasse 3 in Zermatt, travel together to the mountain launch area, and fly tandem above the Swiss Alps with Matterhorn views. Michael is among the pilots praised for calm guidance and extensive experience. Equipment is included.

“Bad weather. It was canceled. The tour operator said he would have a refund processed for me. Need a refund”

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15.Mürren Lauterbrunnen: Paragliding Panorama Tandem Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $250

Meet your professional pilot in Mürren, ride toward Birg at 2,600 meters, hike 10 minutes to launch, then glide over Gimmelwald, Mürren, Murrenbachfall and Lauterbrunnen before landing in Stechelberg. Flights are led in English or Spanish, with pilots such as Pablo, Vincent and Henri.

“If you don't do this when in the Jungfrau area you are seriously missing out. Absolutely incredible.”

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