Paragliding in Lucerne: Tandem flights over the lake and Alps

Launch from the Alps and glide over Lucerne Lake with a pilot at the controls

Tandem paragliding in the Lucerne Region pairs you with a licensed pilot in a dual paraglider for a 2-hour flight over Lucerne Lake and the Engelberg Valley. You meet at a designated point, take a gondola to the launch site, receive a brief orientation, and fly with the Swiss Alps and lake spread below. The pilot handles all controls while you experience the flight. Insurance and professional instruction in English, Spanish or German are included.

The experience

You arrive at the meeting point and ride a gondola straight to the takeoff location in the mountains. A professional paragliding pilot walks you through a short flight briefing. Nothing technical, just what to expect and how to position yourself in the harness. Within ten minutes of gearing up, you're airborne, suspended in a dual paraglider with the pilot managing every input while you take in the panorama.

The flight itself lasts around 2 hours and covers the Lucerne Region and Engelberg Valley, one of Switzerland's most celebrated valleys. Lucerne Lake sits directly below, ringed by the Swiss Alps. The pilot chooses the route based on wind and thermals, so each flight is different. You're not operating the equipment (the pilot does all that), but you're fully present in the moment, seeing what few people see from that vantage.

Tandem gear, a camera to capture the flight, third-party liability insurance and accident coverage are all included. The guide speaks English, Spanish or German, so language is not a barrier. Children from age 8 can fly, and the activity suits most fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Tandem paraglider and full flight gear.
• flight camera.
• professional pilot who speaks English, Spanish or German.
• flight briefing.
• third-party liability and accident insurance.
• gondola transfer to the takeoff site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (26 to 70 years) · Senior (71 to 75 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Paragliding Switzerland

Is this one for you?You fly as a passenger with the pilot in full control, so this suits anyone wanting to experience paragliding without operating the equipment themselves. Book this if you have a free afternoon and want to see the Alps and Lucerne Lake from the air without the training or solo responsibility.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Under 8: they 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 happens during the flight briefing before takeoff?

The pilot gives a short, straightforward orientation covering how to position yourself in the harness and what to expect once airborne. It's designed to be simple and takes only a few minutes before you launch.

Can I bring a camera or phone to capture photos and video during the flight?

A camera is included with your flight, so the pilot or a mounted device can record the experience. Personal phones and cameras are not mentioned in the standard package.

How do I get to the takeoff point from the meeting location?

A gondola ride takes you directly from the meeting point up to the launch site in the mountains, so there's no hiking or strenuous climbing involved.

Is the Engelberg Valley always part of the flight route?

The flight covers the Lucerne Region and can include the Engelberg Valley depending on wind conditions and thermals on the day. The pilot adjusts the route to make the most of the weather.