Full-Day Paragliding Experience from Geneva to Interlaken: Fly over the Jungfrau Region
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
13 hours (full-day)
Fitness Level
Moderate to high; you should be able to walk short uphill approaches and stand steadily during launch and landing.
Overview
Leave Geneva before dawn and return with a new perspective: a tandem paraglide over Interlaken and the Jungfrau foothills, then free time to explore the lakeside town. This full-day trip blends alpine scenery, a pilot-led safety briefing, and a short climb to a dramatic launch site.
Full-Day Paragliding Experience from Geneva to Interlaken: Fly over the Jungfrau Region
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You step off the Swisstours van and the air changes—thinner, cleaner, charged with the smell of pine and the sharp bite of glacial melt. In twenty minutes on winding alpine roads the city behind you shrinks to a ribbon, and Interlaken opens like a map: two lakes pinching a town, peaks rising beyond. A pilot runs through a calm, precise safety briefing; the van deposits you three minutes from the launch site and the world seems suddenly to hold its breath.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive Early at the Geneva Meeting Point
Plan transit time to 8 rue François Bonivard and arrive 20–30 minutes early to check in and complete any paperwork.
Wear Secure, Sturdy Shoes
You’ll walk a few minutes to the takeoff and land on grass—avoid flip-flops; trainers or light hiking shoes are best.
Protect Your Camera and Phone
Bring a tether or wrist strap—loose devices can be lost during takeoff or landing; pilots sometimes allow short hand-held photos.
Mind the Weather Cancellation Policy
Flights are weather-dependent; if conditions cancel your flight you’ll receive a refund for the activity portion—check forecasts and keep flexible plans.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Alpine choughs (often swooping near ridgelines)
- Marmots in higher meadows during spring and summer
History
Interlaken developed as a transport and tourism hub in the 19th century when railways and mountain hotels made alpine travel accessible; the Jungfrau Railway and local trail network shaped modern access.
Conservation
The region balances tourism with alpine conservation: stick to marked trails, respect grazing areas, and follow pilot guidance to minimize disturbance to wildlife.
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Adventure Hotspots in Interlaken
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction for the short walk to takeoff and for the grass landing area.
Layered jacket
Alpine temperatures change quickly—pack an insulated, windproof layer for higher elevation.
Sunglasses with strap
Protects eyes from glare and keeps sunglasses from blowing away during flight.
summer specific
Phone or compact camera with tether
For capturing aerial views—secure it to avoid accidental drops.