Tandem Paragliding in Interlaken: 10-20 Minutes Over Two Lakes

Launch from a mountain and glide down to the valley floor in one flight.

Tandem paragliding in Interlaken pairs you with a professional pilot from AlpinAir for a 10-20 minute flight launched from Beatenberg, 800 meters above the valley. You wear a harness and helmet, receive a safety briefing during the scenic drive to the takeoff site, and land on the Höhematte meadow in the center of Interlaken. The flight crosses both lakes Thun and Brienz with the Jungfrau Region peaks as your backdrop. Children from age 5 can fly. Weight limits are 25–90 kg and you need to be able to run a few steps at takeoff and landing.

The experience

The harness clips you to your pilot before you both run downhill into the air. The takeoff happens from Beatenberg, a mountain town above Interlaken, and the flight itself lasts between 10 and 20 minutes depending on wind and thermals. Below you are the two lakes (Thun and Brienz) with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains filling the horizon. You land on the Höhematte, a meadow in the center of Interlaken, so the whole experience from meeting point to touchdown takes about 75 minutes.

Transport from your meeting point to the takeoff site in Beatenberg is included, and the drive itself includes your safety briefing. You'll wear a helmet and harness. Bring or wear shoes suitable for running a few steps at launch. The weight range is 25–90 kg, and you need to be fit enough to move quickly during takeoff and landing. Children as young as 5 can fly, and public transportation options are available near the meeting point if you're arranging your own arrival.

What’s included

• Harness and helmet.
• transport from meeting point to takeoff site in Beatenberg.
• safety briefing during the scenic drive.
• 10–20 minutes of airtime over lakes Thun and Brienz.
• landing on the Höhematte meadow in central Interlaken.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 100 · max 1 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by AlpinAir Paragliding Interlaken

Is this one for you?Book this if you're flying solo or as a pair with one pilot. You're always tandem with a professional, never in a group flight. The 10–20 minute duration fits a half-day in Interlaken, so it works well alongside other activities or as a standalone morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French 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 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual flight time in the air?

The flight lasts 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and air currents. The total time from meeting point to landing is about 75 minutes, which includes transport to Beatenberg and your safety briefing.

What do I wear and what equipment is provided?

You wear a harness that clips you to your pilot and a helmet. Both are included. Bring shoes suitable for running a few steps, as you'll need to move quickly at takeoff and landing. A jacket is recommended for the altitude.

Can children fly, and what's the weight limit?

Children aged 5 and up can fly tandem with a pilot. Passengers must weigh between 25 and 90 kg. All fliers need to be able to run a few steps during takeoff and landing.

Where do we take off and where do we land?

You launch from Beatenberg, a mountain town above Interlaken, and land on the Höhematte meadow in central Interlaken. Transport from your meeting point to the takeoff site is included.

What mountains and lakes will I see during the flight?

From 800 meters up, you'll see both lakes Thun and Brienz below you, with the Jungfrau Region peaks (the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains) across the horizon.