BIRMENSDORF AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
High Over Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding from Mount Pilatus
A tandem paragliding flight from Mount Pilatus with professional instructors—20–60 minutes of airtime—and an optional photo & video package to document the ride.
High Over Lucerne: Tandem Paragliding from Mount Pilatus.
From the crest of Mount Pilatus you launch into long, soaring tandem flights that unfurl panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Lucerne and the wild terrain beneath—an accessible airborne experience guided by a professional instructor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Panoramic Alpine & Lake Lucerne Vistas
Flights from Mount Pilatus deliver broad, bird’s-eye perspectives of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne—the signature visual payoff of each tandem run.
Long, Memorable Airtime
These are deliberately long tandem flights: passengers can expect extended airtime that showcases the mountain and lakeside landscapes.
Onboard Photo & Video Service
Pilots offer a photo and video service during flights so you can take home airborne photos and footage of the experience.
What the day feels like
What the Flight Feels Like
After a brief ground briefing at the departure point you ascend to the Mount Pilatus flying site and launch on a tandem paraglide with a certified instructor. The ride unfolds into a long airborne passage—typically offering 20 to 60 minutes of airtime—sweeping over alpine ridgelines and down toward Lake Lucerne before a controlled landing and post-flight wrap-up.
THE VIEWS
Panoramic Alpine & Lake Lucerne Vistas
Flights from Mount Pilatus deliver broad, bird’s-eye perspectives of the Swiss Alps and Lake Lucerne—the signature visual payoff of each tandem run.
THE FLIGHT
Long, Memorable Airtime
These are deliberately long tandem flights: passengers can expect extended airtime that showcases the mountain and lakeside landscapes.
THE MEMORIES
Onboard Photo & Video Service
Pilots offer a photo and video service during flights so you can take home airborne photos and footage of the experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Good shoes; season‑appropriate clothing; windproof jacket; long pants; sunglasses and gloves recommended year‑round; any voucher if available.
If you use the cable car to reach Pilatus, bring your Halbtax or GA pass if you have one; the operator will brief final logistics at the starting point.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
Airtime for the tandem flights is approximately 20 to 60 minutes.
Is prior paragliding experience required?
No previous paragliding knowledge is required; the tandem instructor briefs all necessary information at the starting point.
What are the age limits for participants?
Participants are accepted from age 4 up to 101 years.
How much does the tandem flight cost?
The rate is CHF 280 per person.
Is there a photo or video option?
Yes. The pilot takes about 10–15 photos and 1–2 videos during the flight; the Foto & Video service costs CHF 40 and files can be uploaded to your smartphone or copied to a USB card after landing.
What clothing is recommended?
Bring season‑adapted clothing, a windproof jacket, long pants, sunglasses and gloves are recommended year‑round, plus good shoes.