Parasailing Lauterbrunnen: Tandem Flight Above Eiger Peaks

You fly strapped to a professional pilot between two valley walls with three Alpine peaks in front of you.

Tandem parasailing in Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland, where you fly with a licensed pilot from a 2,700-meter takeoff above Mürren. The flight passes Gimmelwald, Mürren and Trummelbach Waterfalls, ending in Stechelberg. A 10-minute hike and 5-minute setup precede the flight. The operator runs summer flights from Birg and winter flights from Schilgrat. Participants must weigh between 30 kg and 115 kg. Those over 90 kg fly at set times (11:20 am, 1:20 pm, 3:20 pm). Children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

What makes this parasailing different is where you take off: from Birg at 2,700 meters on the rim of Lauterbrunnen Valley, looking down at the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks. You start at Stechelberg and take the cable car up, then hike 10 minutes to the takeoff point. A licensed pilot briefs you in English, Spanish, German or Polish, gets you ready in about 5 minutes, and you launch into the air together in a tandem harness.

The flight itself passes over three named stops: Gimmelwald, Mürren and Trummelbach Waterfalls, before you land back in Stechelberg. The whole experience runs about two hours from start to finish. The operator switches takeoff locations between seasons (Birg in summer, Schilgrat in winter) to work with the weather and wind conditions.

Tandem gear and a camera are included. The camera captures your flight so you have footage to take home. Third-party and accident insurance cover you throughout. If you weigh over 90 kg, you'll need to book one of the set departure times (11:20 am, 1:20 pm or 3:20 pm) for safety reasons. Children from age 6 can fly, and the operator says the activity suits all fitness levels, though pregnancy is not recommended.

What’s included

• Tandem gear and camera.
• flight briefing.
• licensed guide in English, Spanish, German or Polish.
• third-party and accident insurance.
• tandem flight with a professional paragliding pilot.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:20, the last at 15:20

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Youth (16 to 20 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Polish

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

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Paragliding Switzerland

Is this one for you?The hike to the takeoff is short and the setup quick, so the main effort is the flight itself. If you're comfortable being airborne in a harness with a pilot, the rest is straightforward. Book one of the set times if you weigh over 90 kg, as those slots are required for safety.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 20 years); Child (6 to 15 years). Under 6: 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 does the takeoff location look like, and how do I get there?

Birg sits at 2,700 meters on the valley rim in summer, Schilgrat in winter. You start at Stechelberg, ride the cable car up, then walk 10 minutes to reach the takeoff point.

Can I bring my family, and what's the age requirement?

Children from age 6 can fly tandem with a pilot. Weight limits apply: participants must weigh between 30 kg and 115 kg.

What happens if I weigh over 90 kg?

Passengers over 90 kg can fly, but must book one of three set times: 11:20 am, 1:20 pm or 3:20 pm. These slots are reserved for safety reasons.

What do I get to take home from the flight?

The operator includes a camera during your flight, so you'll have video footage of the experience to keep.

How long does the whole thing take, from arriving to landing?

Plan for about two hours total, including the cable car ride, the 10-minute hike to takeoff, the 5-minute setup and the flight itself.