Interlaken Paragliding: Scenic Tandem Flights Over the Alps

Your flight at a glance

Location: Launch from Beatenberg Amisbühl above Interlaken
Flight altitude: 1,350m–2,000m above sea level
Air time: 10–20 minutes depending on weather conditions
Scenery highlights: Jungfrau massif, Lake Brienz, Lake Thun
Total duration: Approx. 1.5 hours including transfer, briefing, flight & landing
Guided experience: Certified English- or German-speaking tandem pilot
What’s included: Bus transfers from Interlaken, full safety briefing, professional flight equipment, optional photo/video purchase

What your adventure looks like

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Meet in Interlaken

Check in at your designated meeting point in Interlaken. Meet your pilot and small group before boarding a comfortable bus transfer to Beatenberg Amisbühl.

Scenic ascent to launch

Enjoy a panoramic drive (20min) above the lakes to Beatenberg. At launch, your pilot provides a short, clear safety briefing and fits you securely into a tandem harness system.

Takeoff run

When conditions are perfect, you’ll take a short, steady run (around 40 meters). Within seconds, your feet lift naturally off the ground, no jumping required.

The alpine glide

You’re airborne. Glide smoothly above the Jungfrau region for around 10–20min, with turquoise Lake Brienz on one side and deep-blue Lake Thun on the other. Interlaken sits perfectly between the two.

Your pilot handles navigation and safety while you simply relax, or, if you’d like, request dynamic spirals and wingovers for a rush of adrenaline.

Gentle landing in Interlaken

Your pilot guides you into a smooth seated landing in central Interlaken. After touchdown, you can preview your flight photos and videos and purchase them (CHF 40, subject to change) for instant mobile transfer or download.

Things to know before you book your Interlaken paragliding tickets

Booking window: Summer dates (June–September) fill quickly. Reserve early for preferred time slots.
Safety & guidance: Certified tandem pilots conduct full safety briefings and operate under strict Swiss aviation regulations.
Weight limits: The maximum weight is 100kg (220lbs), while the 7:15am flight has a lower limit of 80kg (180lbs).
Age requirements: Minimum age 6 years (parental consent required). No maximum age if physically fit for takeoff run.
Accessibility: Participants must be able to run approximately 40 meters during takeoff. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Weather policy: Flights operate in safe conditions only. Weather assessments are made daily, and timing may adjust accordingly.

20-minutes of uninterrupted scenic bliss!

Face the Jungfrau at eye level. Watch Lake Brienz and Lake Thun shift in distinct shades below. Maximum panorama at minimal effort.

Highlights of the flight: The perspective advantage

Eye-level with the Jungfrau

Few experiences bring you this close to the massif without climbing it. You’re not looking up from the valley, you’re gliding across its horizon.

Compare your Interlaken aerial adventure

Experience	What defines it	View duration	Landscape focus	Effort required	Best for	Price from	Recommended experience
Tandem paragliding	Continuous alpine panorama	10–20 minutes of open scenery	Panoramic Alps, lakes & valleys	Short assisted takeoff run	Scenic explorers	CHF 190	Tandem paragliding
Bungy jump Stockhorn	The 134m jump moment	Seconds before rebound	Dramatic alpine gorge & dam views	Step-off jump from platform/gondola	Quick-thrill seekers	CHF 239	Bung jumping
Tandem skydiving	High-altitude free fall	Brief before parachute focus	Wide aerial Alps, lakes & valley patchwork	Minimal effort; guided aircraft exit	Extreme adventure lovers	CHF 420	Tandem skydiving

Plan your Interlaken paragliding flight

Peak season: June to September offers the most reliable flying conditions, warm weather, and the clearest alpine views. This is the busiest period for paragliding in Interlaken, so booking in advance is recommended.
Shoulder season: April to May and October bring fewer crowds and beautiful seasonal scenery. Flights still operate, but schedules may be more weather-dependent.
Best time of the day: Morning flights usually have calmer air and smoother conditions, while afternoon flights can offer longer glide times due to rising thermals.

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Closed, sturdy shoes
Light jacket (temperatures are cooler at altitude)
Sunglasses
Hair tie for long hair
Minimal loose accessories

Restrooms: Available in Interlaken and near the launch area.
Photo & video packages: Professional flight media available for CHF 40 (subject to change).

Maximum weight: 100kg (80kg for 7:15am slot)
Minimum age: 6 years (with parental consent)
Must be able to run approximately 40 meters at takeoff
Loose items not securely strapped are not permitted

Frequently asked questions about your Interlaken paragliding flight

Yes. Tandem paragliding is beginner-friendly. Your certified pilot handles takeoff, navigation, and landing, so you can simply relax and enjoy the views.

Peak season: June to September offers the most reliable flying conditions, warm weather, and the clearest alpine views. This is the busiest period for paragliding in Interlaken, so booking in advance is recommended.
Shoulder season: April to May and October bring fewer crowds and beautiful seasonal scenery. Flights still operate, but schedules may be more weather-dependent.
Best time of the day: Morning flights usually have calmer air and smoother conditions, while afternoon flights can offer longer glide times due to rising thermals.

The paragliding launch site is located at Beatenberg Amisbühl above Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, with the landing area in central Interlaken. | Find on maps

Address

Launch site: Beatenberg Amisbühl, 3803 Beatenberg, Switzerland
Landing: Höheweg Park, Central Interlaken, 3800 Interlaken, Switzerland

Book your Interlaken paragliding tickets

Your flight at a glance

What your adventure looks like

Meet in Interlaken

Scenic ascent to launch

Takeoff run

The alpine glide

Gentle landing in Interlaken

Things to know before you book your Interlaken paragliding tickets

Highlights of the flight: The perspective advantage

Eye-level with the Jungfrau

Compare your Interlaken aerial adventure

Plan your Interlaken paragliding flight

Frequently asked questions about your Interlaken paragliding flight

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