Zurich Paragliding — Tandem Paragliding in Zürich
Overview
Zurich Paragliding operates from Birmensdorf, Zürich and offers a variety of paragliding trips tailored to different preferences: beginner-friendly tandem flights, acrobatic tandems, and in-depth pilot coaching. Popular trip options include Early Bird, Pilatus, Pilot Coaching, Daydream, Infinity Tandem, Panorama, Experience, and Acro. Many flights include professional photo and video services so participants can keep high-quality aerial footage.
Key Experiences & Highlights
- Early Bird: Morning tandems (around 9 AM) with 4–7 minute flight times and media capture. Ideal for a sunrise introduction to paragliding.
- Pilatus: Launch from Mount Pilatus with views over the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne. Tandem format with a professional instructor.
- Pilot Coaching: 3–4 hours of structured coaching with briefings, solo and tandem practice, led by certified instructors.
- Daydream: Tandem flights suitable for a wide age range (stated suitability from ages 4 to 101) and professional media capture.
- Infinity Tandem: Acrobatic tandem that includes inverted maneuvers and photo/video; can be booked from locations such as Garda Lake or Ölüdeniz.
- Acro: Short, dynamic tandems (5–10 minutes) emphasizing acrobatic flying and strong G-force experiences.
Safety & Instruction
Zurich Paragliding emphasizes guided takeoff and landing with certified instruction on tandem flights. Pilot Coaching includes targeted briefings and hands-on training. Gabor Kezi, an acro World Cup champion and certified flight instructor, is a named pilot associated with several tandem and coaching experiences.
Where Flights Operate
Launch sites include Swiss alpine locations such as Mount Pilatus, local launch points serving Zürich from Birmensdorf, and select international sites for special Infinity Tandem bookings (for example, Garda Lake and Ölüdeniz). Flight durations vary by selected trip: short tandems are typically 4–10 minutes, while coaching sessions are multi-hour programs.
Who Should Book
- Beginners seeking a first tandem paragliding experience with no prior experience required.
- Adventure seekers looking for acrobatic tandem flights and inverted maneuvers.
- Pilots wanting structured coaching and skill development with briefings, solo practice, and tandem exercises.
Media & Memories
Multiple trips explicitly include professional photo and video services so flyers receive high-quality documentation of their flight. This is a recurring feature across Early Bird, Pilatus, Daydream, Infinity Tandem, Panorama, Experience, Pilot Coaching, and Acro offerings.
Booking Notes
Trip availability, exact meeting points, and scheduling depend on the selected experience and season. Participants are advised to confirm details and weather-related information when booking. For tandem flights, participants should follow safety briefings and instructor guidance at all times.
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