Parasailing Salzburg Mt Gaisberg: Tandem flight with city views

Launch from an Alpine peak, glide over Salzburg's city center and forests

Tandem paragliding from Mt Gaisberg near Salzburg puts you airborne with an experienced pilot for up to 20 minutes, drifting over the city center, flatland to the north, and surrounding mountain faces. Flight gear and insurance are included. The whole adventure takes 1.5 to 2 hours with transport from Salzburg city center. English and German-speaking pilots available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tandem paragliding over Salzburg

• Meet on top of Gaisberg mountain
• Take off with experienced pilot
• Glide over Salzburg city and landscape
• Enjoy views of mountains and forests
• Spot "Sound of Music" filming locations
• Land at designated landing site

The experience

Mt Gaisberg sits a short drive or free bus ride from Salzburg city center. You meet the pilot at the summit, and after a few steps you launch into the air. The flight lasts up to 20 minutes and descends from the mountain peak to the landing site in the valley, so you spend the whole time looking down at the landscape instead of up at it. The city center spreads below, forests pass underneath, and the Austrian Alps frame the horizon. Sound of Music fans spot locations from the film during the flight.

The whole experience (from meeting the pilot to landing and returning to the city) takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Flight gear including helmet and insurance are part of the booking. Bring non-slip sports shoes and weather-resistant warm clothing. Gloves matter in winter. If you have a small bag or backpack, the pilot can take it with you in the air. Photos and videos are available for purchase on site for an extra 29 euros.

What’s included

• Flight gear including helmet.
• insurance.
• tandem paragliding flight lasting up to 20 minutes.
• free bus transport from Salzburg city center to Mt Gaisberg (or drive yourself).
• descent from the mountain peak to the landing site in the valley.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?The whole adventure fits into 1.5 to 2 hours, so it works as a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your entire day. If you need a full morning free or have other plans in the afternoon, you can build the rest of your schedule around this window.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How do I get to Mt Gaisberg for the paragliding flight?

You can drive to the summit or take a free bus from Salzburg city center. The pilot meets you at the top of Mt Gaisberg, so either way you start the adventure at the launch point.

What does the tandem paragliding flight from Mt Gaisberg actually involve?

You fly with an experienced pilot for up to 20 minutes, launching from the mountain peak and gliding down to the landing site in the valley below. The descent gives you a continuous view of Salzburg city, forests, and the surrounding Alps.

What's included in the parasailing price?

Flight gear including helmet, insurance, and the tandem flight itself are included. Photos and videos can be purchased separately on site for 29 euros.

Can I bring a bag or backpack on the paragliding flight?

Yes, if you have a small bag or small backpack, the pilot can take it with you during the flight.

What should I wear for the tandem paragliding experience?

Wear non-slip sports shoes and weather-resistant warm clothing. Gloves are recommended for winter flights. Dress in layers since you'll be in the air for up to 20 minutes.