INNSBRUCK AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Above the Roof of the Alps: A 2-Hour Motorglider Passage over Großglockner and the Tre Cime

A concise guide to THE FLYING SOFA’s year‑round, up-to-1.5-hour SF 25 motorglider flights from Innsbruck International Airport to iconic alpine peaks within a 100 km radius.

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Above the Roof of the Alps: A 2-Hour Motorglider Passage over Großglockner and the Tre Cime.

Duration

up to 1,5 hours

Location

Innsbruck

Operator

THE FLYING SOFA

Outing Highlights

THE PEAKS

Großglockner — Austria’s Summit from the Air

One of the principal highlights of the 2h Mountain Explorer Tour is a flight toward the Großglockner, offering aerial perspectives of Austria’s highest massif and its glaciated ridges.

THE ICONS

Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen) — Dolomite Spires Seen from Above

The itinerary includes a route that reaches the famed Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen), presenting the vertical faces and unique silhouette of these Dolomite pinnacles from a motorglider vantage point.

THE RANGE

Any Destination within a 100 km Radius

Flights operate to notable alpine destinations within a 100 km radius of Innsbruck, allowing the operator to plan a route tailored to season and visibility while showcasing regional highlights.

What the day feels like

What the Flight Feels Like

The tour places you in a classic SF 25 motorglider for a scenic sortie out of Innsbruck International Airport, year‑round. Over the course of the flight you traverse alpine valleys and approach celebrated summits and crags, with the route designed to present the Großglockner, the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen) and other landmarks inside a 100 km operating radius.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this flight suits — and who should check further details with the operator.

Aerial Photography EnthusiastsIdeal for travelers seeking elevated photographic access to the Großglockner, Tre Cime and other alpine landmarks within a 100 km radius.

Day Trippers Based in InnsbruckWell suited to visitors who can reach Innsbuck Airport’s General Aviation Gate for the scheduled departure and want a compact, up-to-1.5-hour aerial experience.

First-Time Flyers in Small AircraftAppropriate for travelers comfortable flying in a small motorglider platform and interested in a year‑round scenic sortie from Innsbruck.

Those with Limited TimeThe tour’s duration (up to 1.5 hours) makes it a concentrated way to sample alpine panoramas without committing to multi-day travel.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The scenic flights operate year‑round and run up to 1.5 hours in total duration.

Meeting Point

Meet at Innsbuck Airport - General Aviation Gate - Fürstenweg 180 A-6020 Innsbruck prior to boarding.

What to Bring

Required and recommended items to bring: passport, wallet, mobile phone, hat & sunglasses.

Operator

The flights are operated by THE FLYING SOFA out of Innsbruck International Airport.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the 2h Mountain Explorer Tour?

The flights run up to 1.5 hours in duration.

Where do I meet for the flight?

Meeting point is Innsbuck Airport - General Aviation Gate - Fürstenweg 180 A-6020 Innsbruck.

Which aircraft will we fly in?

Flights are conducted in a legendary SF 25 motorglider.

Which landmarks will we see?

Routes include sightings of the Großglockner and the Tre Cime (Drei Zinnen), and other destinations within a 100 km radius of Innsbruck.

What should I bring on the flight?

Bring a passport, wallet, mobile phone, and sun protection such as a hat and sunglasses.