Mürren Paragliding: Tandem Flight over Lauterbrunnen Valley & Eiger

Run off a Swiss mountain and land in the valley below

You hike to a mountain take-off point, run off it with a professional pilot, and glide over the Lauterbrunnen Valley with unobstructed views of three major peaks and dozens of waterfalls. The flight ends in the valley bottom, where you choose between a bus ride or a walk back down. Includes your pilot, helmet, and all landing fees.

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Airtime Paragliding: Winter 10:30 and 12:00 Guide in 7 languages

Airtime Paragliding: Summer Available from 1 May 2027 Guide in 7 languages Length: about 1 hour overall, with the flight itself lasting 12 to 20 minutes. Because paragliding depends on the weather, schedules may be subject to delays.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Paragliding over Lauterbrunnen Valley

• Park car in Stechelberg
• Take cablecar to Mürren
• Meet pilots in Mürren
• Hike to take-off field
• Receive briefing from pilot
• Run and launch paraglide
• Fly over Lauterbrunnen waterfalls
• Land near Schilthornbahn station
• Return by bus or walk to Lauterbrunnen

What’s included

Your day includes meeting your professional Airtime Pilots in Mürren, a hike to the take-off field with a safety briefing, a tandem paraglide flight over the Lauterbrunnen Valley with views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, a helmet, all landing and facility fees, and a landing in Stechelberg where you can return to the valley by bus or on foot.

Times

• Every day 10:30 12:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 20 · max 4 per booking

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Danish and Norwegian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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Ages Adult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

"Most people are nervous until their feet leave the ground," one of the Airtime Pilots told me before we started. "Then they forget to be scared." You meet the team in Mürren after taking the world's steepest cable car up from Stechelberg. Four minutes straight up, which is its own kind of rush. From there, it's a short hike to the take-off field, where your pilot goes through the briefing: how to run, where to hold on, what happens when you lift. The mountains in front of you are the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. You're about to fly past them.

The actual takeoff is stranger than you'd think. A few running steps, and then the ground stops mattering. You're airborne in a tandem paraglide with your pilot controlling everything. You're just there, suspended, watching the Lauterbrunnen Valley open up below. The cliffs are close enough that you can see the texture of the rock. Waterfalls (there are 72 of them in the valley depending on the season) pour down the faces like threads. The Mürrenbach waterfall passes beneath you, and it's the kind of moment where your brain doesn't quite catch up to what your eyes are seeing. The flight lasts long enough to feel real but short enough that you're still processing it when you touch down in Stechelberg, next to the cable car station.

After landing, you've got options. Take the bus back to Lauterbrunnen, or walk the waterfall trail back down if you want to burn off the adrenaline on solid ground. Either way, you've done something most people only think about.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 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.

How do I get to Mürren to start the paragliding?

You drive to Stechelberg and take the cable car up to Mürren. It's the world's steepest and takes 4 minutes. If you're already staying in Mürren, you skip this step.

What's the age requirement?

Minimum age is 5 years old. There's also a weight limit of 90kg (198 lbs).

How long is the actual flight?

The flight duration depends on wind and thermals, but typically lasts 20–30 minutes from takeoff to landing.

What if I'm not fit enough?

You need to be able to run a few steps at takeoff and have at least moderate fitness. Comfortable walking shoes are required for the hike to the launch field.

Do I need my own shoes and jacket?

No. Shoes and jackets are provided free of charge if you need them.

Where do I land?

You land in Stechelberg, next to the Schilthornbahn cable car station. From there, you can take a bus back or walk down via the waterfall trail.

What's included in the price?

Your professional pilot, helmet, landing fees, and all facility charges. Transport to and from Stechelberg is not included.

Is this safe for someone nervous about heights?

Tandem paragliding is controlled entirely by your pilot. Many nervous flyers find the experience calmer than they expected once airborne, but it's worth discussing any concerns before booking.