BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND!

Updated 21 . 08 . 2017

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland

One of the most wonderful adventures in life! The best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland (taking off from First mountain in the small city of Grindenwald) is spectacular! You will be dazzled by the magnificent scenery, flying over the valleys, waterfalls, fields and forests. All of this, in front of the famous Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Eiger, which have eternal snow caped mountains!

1) CHOOSING THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND – GRINDELWALD

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland

We have chosen Grindelwald in Switzerland, because we didn’t want just to fly. We wanted to do a paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland, in a beautiful place, with great safety.

Grindelwald is perfect for this, as it is home to numerous national and international championships, being recognized worldwide among paragliding pilots.

In addition, the company Paragliding Jungfrau was one of the first companies to offer flights to passengers with no experience. Each pilot who works there, is fully licensed by the Swiss Civil Aviation Ministry as “Paraglider Tandem Pilot”, through documentation and flight hours.

2) WHO CAN DO THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND – GRINDELWALD?

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland

Anyone with some courage, a desire for adventure and for having a life with a few luxuries can take the best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland in Grindelwald.

Luiza was only 09 years old when she flew. Of course, you have to know your child very well to authorize this. She loved every second. As we landed, the first thing she told me was: Again! Again!

One of the most incredible photos we have ever seen, was the mother of the hotel owner where we stayed at the first time we went to Grindelwald. She was over 80 and was doing a paragliding tandem flight with a big smile on her face!

You will need to advise them in advance if anyone doing the paragliding tandem flight weighs more than 100 kg or less than 40 kg.

3)THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND – GRINDENWALD

We chose to take the flight out of First Mountain in Grindelwald. We met one of the pilots at the base of the cable car to go up the mountain together. In the back of the restaurant, in a flat part of the field, is the place where the flights start.

Take off spot – Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

There were a lot of people flying that day, which was beautiful! They gave us all the tips, explaining everything clearly. Our only task was to run when he said it. And it was very funny, because when the wind inflated the paraglider, it was quite difficult to move, but suddenly we went up. Still over the field.

Then the pilot told me to sit in the little chair, which was easy enough. From there, it was only pleasure. Everything is very quiet when doing a paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland. You only hear the sound of the wind. I was so happy, relaxed, laughing, that my gums were drying up …

4) MORE OR LESS ADRENALINE? IT IS YOUR CHOICE! BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND!

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

I talked a lot with my pilot before and during the best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland. I’m sure he clearly saw my tranquility and satisfaction. He asked me if I wanted to get closer to the mountains and I agreed. As we passed over the forests and approached the mountains, we took a thermal and I was invaded by the smell of the trees. Indescribable! Divine!

Then I saw a paraglider doing “cork screw” maneuvers and showed it to him. To my surprise, he told me it was Luiza! Immediately, he started doing a “cork screw” maneuver too! I screamed, but I loved it! It was the only time I felt more adrenaline. The rest of the flight was very peaceful!

5) THE COST (OR INVESTMENT) OF THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND!

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

Currently, the Paragliding – Jungfrau offers 02 options that I think are great for anyone who wants to do the best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland:

FIRST PANORAMIC: 180 CHF. The flight takes about 20 min, leaving the First Mountain at an altitude of 2,150m and lands close to the Firstbahn gondola station in Grindelwald. This amount includes insurance, but does not include the cable car. Reserve around 01:30 hour for the whole program. That’s what Luiza and I did, but we flew for almost 30 minutes. It can happen all year round, depending on weather conditions.

FIRST XXL- EXTRA-EXTRA-LARGE: 280 CHF. Pretty much the same as First Panoramic, but here you fly for about 40-50min and need to reserve around 02 hours for the program. This flights only happen in spring or summer, depending on the weather conditions.

6) HOW TO DRESS FOR THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND?

Wear casual and warm clothes to do the best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland. Even in the summer.

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

Take sunglasses, gloves (if it is winter), boots (those of hiking, waterproof if it is winter), or sneakers (if it is summer), long pants. The jackets were provided by them.

7) ARE THE FLIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE WINTER? THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND!

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

In theory, yes. In practice, not for us, because the weather didn’t allow. The last time we went to Switzerland, we were scheduled to fly with the same company, but in Lauterbrunnen. Even my mother was going to do it. It was winter, a crazy blizzard was falling and it was impossible. It’s all right. We will have to return to do it …

8) DO I KNOW OTHER OPTIONS FOR THE BEST PARAGLIDING TANDEM FLIGHT IN SWITZERLAND?

Best paragliding tandem flight in Switzerland – Grindelwald

There are two flights of 170CHF in Lauterbrunnen. The difference? They are flights near rock walls and waterfalls. I know Lauterbrunnen well. It’s a very narrow valley. This intimidated me a bit. I did not like the idea of flying close to rocks the first time. I imagine these flights are more exciting!

In addition, the flights start at only 1,700m of altitude and last only about 15min.

The tandem paragliding flight we had chosen for our second time is the Winter Experience in Lauterbrunnen too. However it starts at 2,150m and lasts about 20min.

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