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Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding – Swiss Alps Views – Lake Lucerne or Engelberg
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Experience and reliability – for a safe, unforgettable experience.
- Every day, we choose the best flying area for your experience, depending on the weather.
- Clear communication and safety at the highest level
- Up to 800 m elevation difference and 10–20 mins. flight time – depending on the conditions.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes are important – rental equipment is available.
Activity location
- Engelberg
- Engelberg, Obwalden, Switzerland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Seelisbergstrasse 1, 6376 Emmetten, Schweiz | Meeting Point & Booking To provide you with the best possible flight experience, we determine the flight area the evening before based on the current weather conditions. The exact meeting point depends on the chosen flight area and will be confirmed to you no later than 9:30 p.m. For last-minute, same-day bookings, we kindly ask that you contact us by phone so that we can inform you of the current flight area and the exact meeting point. As a general rule, the meeting point is located at the cable car station for the flight area we have selected.
- Emmetten, Nidwalden, Switzerland
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Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding – Swiss Alps Views – Lake Lucerne or Engelberg
- 1h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tandem paragliding flight with a professional, licensed pilot
- Safety briefing before takeoff
- Complete flight gear (canopy, harness, helmet, gloves)
- Weather-appropriate jacket and sturdy shoes if required
- Flight time approx. 10–20 minutes (depending on weather and thermal conditions)
- Assistance from certified, full-time tandem pilots
- Organization and performance of the flight experience
- Unforgettable views of the Alps and Lake Lucerne
- Cable car ticket to the launch site (approx. CHF 20 per person)
- Photos and videos of the flight (optional, approx. CHF 40)
- Standard shuttle service from Lucerne train station to the flight area (optional, approx. CHF 40)
- Premium transportation service from the hotel to the flying area (optional, prices vary)
- Tips (Not compulsory)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drones
- Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Tandem paragliding in Lucerne, Engelberg, and the Engelberg Valley – your adventure in the Central Swiss Alps
Experience Central Switzerland from a bird's eye view on an unforgettable tandem paragliding flight! Together with an experienced, professionally trained pilot, you will glide safely and silently through the air – with fantastic views of the impressive Alpine scenery and, on a clear day, even of the sparkling Lake Lucerne.
Our take-off points are located in some of the most beautiful flying areas in the region, including Niederbauen (Emmetten), Brunni (Engelberg), Büelen, and Brändlen in the Engelberg Valley. The exact flight area will be selected the evening before based on the weather conditions and you will be notified by email no later than 9:30 PM.
The effective flight time is about 10–20 minutes, depending on the thermal conditions. You should allow about 1 to 1.5 hours for the entire experience.
Itinerary (standard version):
– Meeting in the agreed flight area
– Welcome and introduction by your pilot
– Safety briefing and equipment check
– Takeoff, flight, landing
– Return to the meeting point
What's included:
✓ Tandem flight with a licensed pilot
✓ Complete flight gear (helmet, harness, gloves, etc.)
✓ Optional attire hire (shoes, jacket, ski pants)
Not included (optional add-on):
✘ Cable car ride to the take-off point: CHF 20
✘ Standard shuttle service (round-trip from Lucerne train station to the flying area)
✘ Premium shuttle service (round-trip from hotel to the flying area)
✘ Photos and videos (in full HD): CHF 40
Important Notes:
– Maximum weight: 90 kilograms / 200 pounds (can be adjusted by arrangement)
– Minimum age: 6 years old (under 16 only with parental consent)
– Not suitable for pregnant women, people with epilepsy, heart problems, or mobility impairments
– Please be on time, as latecomers cannot be accommodated
What to bring:
Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Any missing gear can be rented on site free of charge.
Paragliding Lucerne GmbH
We have been sharing our passion for flying with people from all over the world since 1994. Safety is our top priority – all tandem pilots are full-time professionals, have many years of experience, and are certified by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).
Book your personal paragliding experience now and discover the region around Lake Lucerne from a completely new perspective!
Location
Activity location
- Engelberg
- Engelberg, Obwalden, Switzerland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Seelisbergstrasse 1, 6376 Emmetten, Schweiz | Meeting Point & Booking To provide you with the best possible flight experience, we determine the flight area the evening before based on the current weather conditions. The exact meeting point depends on the chosen flight area and will be confirmed to you no later than 9:30 p.m. For last-minute, same-day bookings, we kindly ask that you contact us by phone so that we can inform you of the current flight area and the exact meeting point. As a general rule, the meeting point is located at the cable car station for the flight area we have selected.
- Emmetten, Nidwalden, Switzerland