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Launch from Beatenberg and glide above two turquoise lakes toward Höhematte in Interlaken. This 10–20 minute tandem paragliding flight pairs accessible adrenaline with cinematic alpine views and professional pilots.
Launch from Beatenberg and glide above two turquoise lakes toward Höhematte in Interlaken. This 10–20 minute tandem paragliding flight pairs accessible adrenaline with cinematic alpine views and professional pilots.
You feel the earth fall away in the best possible way: a firm run on a grassy slope, a tug, and then the landscape opens under you — two jewel-blue lakes, terraces of villages, and the cragged teeth of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau lined up like old guardians. The flight begins in Beatenberg, a high meadow that looks out over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and ends where the town of Interlaken waits on the Höhematte green. For 10–20 minutes you ride thermals with a professional pilot, hands free to take it in, the helmeted silhouette of your pilot steady beside you.
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Operated by AlpinAir Paragliding Interlaken · Interlaken, Canton Bern
You feel the earth fall away in the best possible way: a firm run on a grassy slope, a tug, and then the landscape opens under you — two jewel-blue lakes, terraces of villages, and the cragged teeth of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau lined up like old guardians. The flight begins in Beatenberg, a high meadow that looks out over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and ends where the town of Interlaken waits on the Höhematte green. For 10–20 minutes you ride thermals with a professional pilot, hands free to take it in, the helmeted silhouette of your pilot steady beside you.
Interlaken has been a hub for Alpine travel since the 19th century, when British climbers and health tourists arrived by train to sample mountain air and spa culture. Geologically you are over glacially carved basins — deep lakes fed by limestone and snowmelt, flanked by steep moraines and vertical faces that make for dramatic lift and abrupt weather shifts. Locals still run small farms on the slopes of Beatenberg and use the passes the same way generations have: as corridors between valleys and viewpoints.
The experience is concise and engineered for safety. Meeting is in Höhematte Park opposite the Hotel Victoria Jungfrau; a short transfer carries you up to the launch field in Beatenberg where pilots give a safety briefing. Your harness and helmet are included and staff will brief you on the small run and step sequence required for takeoff and landing. Flights are weather dependent — pilots watch winds closely — so expect last-minute changes if conditions shift. Children as young as five can fly; weight limits are 25–90 kg and all passengers must be able to run a few steps.
Practical pointers: arrive early to check in and leave valuables in your hotel; wear good trainers with ankle support and layers — mountain air chills quickly even in summer. Bring sunglasses and a phone in a wrist strap or chest pocket; cameras are fine but rely on the pilot for safety. If you have neck or back concerns, disclose them at booking; pregnant people should not fly.
This flight is short and intense, the kind of adventure that folds a lifetime of alpine perspective into under half an hour. For photographers and first-time flyers it is perfect: expansive, accessible, and run by experienced teams who prioritize controlled, scenic lines from Beatenberg down to Interlaken's green center.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours (10–20 minutes airtime).
Light: must be able to run a few steps and follow pilot instructions; no advanced fitness required
Meet at Höhematte park opposite Hotel Victoria Jungfrau in central Interlaken; pilots wear blue shirts or black jackets with the AlpinAir logo.
Total booking time is about 75 minutes including transfer and briefing; actual airtime is typically 10–20 minutes.
Passengers must weigh between 25 kg and 90 kg; children aged 5 and older may fly with parental consent.
Disclose any back, neck, or heart conditions at booking; pregnant travelers should not fly.
Flights are weather dependent and may be canceled; cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund per provider policy.
Yes; small cameras or phones are fine if secured with a strap or harness, but follow the pilot's instructions for safety.
Interlaken grew into an Alpine tourism hub in the 19th century when rail and steam travel brought climbers and health tourists to the region.
Operators follow strict landing-zone rules to minimize disturbance; stick to marked meeting and landing areas and avoid littering to protect fragile alpine habitats.
AlpinAir Paragliding Interlaken operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You feel the earth fall away in the best possible way: a firm run on a grassy slope, a tug, and then the landscape opens under you — two jewel-blue lakes, terraces of villages, and the cragged teeth of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau lined up like old guardians. The flight begins in Beatenberg, a high meadow that looks out over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and ends where the town of Interlaken waits on the Höhematte green. For 10–20 minutes you ride thermals with a professional pilot, hands free to take it in, the helmeted silhouette of your pilot steady beside you.
You feel the earth fall away in the best possible way: a firm run on a grassy slope, a tug, and then the landscape opens under you — two jewel-blue lakes, terraces of villages, and the cragged teeth of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau lined up like old guardians. The flight begins in Beatenberg, a high meadow that looks out over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and ends where the town of Interlaken waits on the Höhematte green. For 10–20 minutes you ride thermals with a professional pilot, hands free to take it in, the helmeted silhouette of your pilot steady beside you.
Interlaken has been a hub for Alpine travel since the 19th century, when British climbers and health tourists arrived by train to sample mountain air and spa culture. Geologically you are over glacially carved basins — deep lakes fed by limestone and snowmelt, flanked by steep moraines and vertical faces that make for dramatic lift and abrupt weather shifts. Locals still run small farms on the slopes of Beatenberg and use the passes the same way generations have: as corridors between valleys and viewpoints.
The experience is concise and engineered for safety. Meeting is in Höhematte Park opposite the Hotel Victoria Jungfrau; a short transfer carries you up to the launch field in Beatenberg where pilots give a safety briefing. Your harness and helmet are included and staff will brief you on the small run and step sequence required for takeoff and landing. Flights are weather dependent — pilots watch winds closely — so expect last-minute changes if conditions shift. Children as young as five can fly; weight limits are 25–90 kg and all passengers must be able to run a few steps.
Practical pointers: arrive early to check in and leave valuables in your hotel; wear good trainers with ankle support and layers — mountain air chills quickly even in summer. Bring sunglasses and a phone in a wrist strap or chest pocket; cameras are fine but rely on the pilot for safety. If you have neck or back concerns, disclose them at booking; pregnant people should not fly.
This flight is short and intense, the kind of adventure that folds a lifetime of alpine perspective into under half an hour. For photographers and first-time flyers it is perfect: expansive, accessible, and run by experienced teams who prioritize controlled, scenic lines from Beatenberg down to Interlaken's green center.