Tandem Paragliding St. Johann in Tyrol: Kaiser Mountains

Fly tandem over the Kaiser Mountains instead of watching from below

Tandem paragliding in St. Johann in Tyrol pairs you with a certified pilot for a weightless flight over the valley and Kaiser Mountains, with the option to control the paraglider yourself. The experience includes a helmet and detailed ground introduction. Photos and video are available for an extra fee. A gondola ascent to the launch point costs separately.

The experience

You and the pilot take off together from a mountain launch point, and the flight itself lasts around an hour depending on the thermals and conditions. The pilot handles the technical work of staying aloft while you experience the glide, and if you want, you can take the controls and feel how the paraglider responds to your input. The view spans the valley floor, the surrounding peaks and the landscape from an angle you can't reach any other way.

A detailed introduction on the ground covers what to expect, how to move in the harness, and what happens during the flight. The pilot speaks English or German and can point out landmarks below. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the activity suits all fitness levels since you're suspended in the harness doing no physical work. Service animals can come along.

Panoramic photos are available on request during the flight, and you can buy edited video of the experience for €35 if you want to keep it. The gondola ride up to the launch point is a separate cost of around €24. Public transport reaches the area, so you don't need a rental car to get there.

What’s included

• Helmet.
• detailed ground introduction and theory from the tandem pilot.
• the tandem flight itself with the pilot handling navigation and altitude.
• option to control the paraglider yourself during the flight.
• panoramic photos on request (€35 extra).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hornpark

Is this one for you?You fly tandem with a certified pilot steering, so you experience the weightless glide and the view without needing paragliding skills or a license: suited to anyone from age 5 who wants to feel flight rather than learn to fly solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

What does the pilot do during the flight, and can I steer the paraglider?

The pilot manages the flight path and altitude while you experience the weightless glide. If you want to try controlling the paraglider yourself, the pilot can hand over the toggles and let you feel how it responds to your input, then take back control as needed.

How long is the actual flight time in the air?

The flight lasts around an hour, though the exact time depends on wind conditions and thermals that day.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The price includes the helmet, a detailed ground introduction and theory from the pilot, and the tandem flight itself. Panoramic photos taken during the flight cost €35 if you want them, and the gondola ascent to the launch point is a separate charge of approximately €24.

How do I get to the launch point?

Public transportation options are available near St. Johann in Tyrol to reach the launch area, so you can get there without a rental car.