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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.
- Each day, we select the best flying area for your experience, depending on the weather.
- Clear communication and the highest level of safety
- Up to 800 m (2,625 ft) elevation difference and 10–20 minutes flight duration – depending on the conditions.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes are important – rental gear 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
Check availability
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 paragliding gear (canopy, harness, helmet, gloves)
- Weather-appropriate jacket and sturdy shoes, if required
- Flight time: approximately 10–20 minutes (depending on weather and thermal conditions)
- Supervision by certified, full-time tandem pilots
- Organisation and execution 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 transport service from the hotel to the flight 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
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
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! Accompanied by an experienced, professionally trained pilot, you will glide safely and silently through the air, enjoying fantastic views of the majestic Alpine scenery and, on clear days, even of the shimmering Lake Lucerne.
Our launch sites are located in some of the most beautiful flying areas in the region, including Niederbauen (Emmetten), Brunni (Engelberg), and Büelen and Brändlen in the Engelberg Valley. The exact flight area will be selected the evening before the flight based on the weather conditions and will be communicated to you by email no later than 9:30 PM.
Depending on the thermal conditions, the effective flight time is approximately 10–20 minutes. You should allow around 1 to 1.5 hours for the entire experience.
Itinerary (standard option):
– Meet at 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 (boots, jacket, ski pants)
Not included (optional add-on):
✘ Cable car ride to the take-off point: CHF 20
✘ Standard shuttle service (return transport from Lucerne train station to the flying area)
✘ Premium shuttle service (return transport from hotel to flight area)
✘ Photos and videos (in Full HD): CHF 40
Very Important Notes:
– Maximum weight: 90 kilogrammes (200 pounds) (can be adjusted by arrangement)
– Minimum age: 6 years old (children 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 gear you don't have can be rented on site free of charge.
Paragliding Lucerne GmbH
Since 1994, we have been sharing our passion for flying with people from all over the world. For us, safety is our top priority – all our tandem pilots work full-time, 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