Tandem Paragliding Interlaken: Beatenberg to Höhematte Top Flight
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–1.5 hours (10–20 minutes airtime)
Fitness Level
Light: must be able to run a few steps and follow pilot instructions; no advanced fitness required
Overview
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.
Tandem Paragliding Interlaken: Beatenberg to Höhematte Top Flight
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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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Adventure Tips
Arrive 30 minutes early
Check in at Höhematte opposite Hotel Victoria Jungfrau to allow time for briefing and transport to takeoff.
Honor the weight limits
Max 90 kg and min 25 kg; bookings require weight details and flights will be refused if limits are exceeded.
Footwear and clothing
Wear sturdy trainers and layered clothing — temperatures drop in the air and on the takeoff slope.
Expect weather holds
Flights are canceled in unstable wind or rain; bring flexible plans and check cancellation window (24 hours for full refund).
Local Insights
Wildlife
- marmots
- red kite (or other raptors)
History
Interlaken grew into an Alpine tourism hub in the 19th century when rail and steam travel brought climbers and health tourists to the region.
Conservation
Operators follow strict landing-zone rules to minimize disturbance; stick to marked meeting and landing areas and avoid littering to protect fragile alpine habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy trainers
Provide grip and ankle support during takeoff and landing on grassy slopes.
Layered jacket
High-altitude chill makes a windproof top useful even on warm days.
Sunglasses with strap
Protects eyes from glare off lakes and reduces wind discomfort.
summer specific
Chest phone harness or wrist strap
Keeps your camera or phone secure while allowing you to photograph during flight.