Anyone know where the best place to paraglide in Switzerland and also the cost. Something I have always wanted to do and can't think of a better place to try it.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
Tony,
I tried Paragliding on my last visit to Gimmelwald, and had a great time! It was quite a "unique" experience to reach the edge of the cliff and suddenly be looking 3000 feet straight down!
Based on my observations, there was Paragliding from both Murren (which is where I took my flight - about 20 minutes) and the top of the Schilthorn at the 10,000 foot level (that was about a one hour flight and of course more expensive - I might do that one next time). I asked the Pilot if he had a backup Parachute, and was quite relieved that he did have one.
As another post mentioned, Interlaken is also a good location. I don't think you'll have any difficulty finding a place to take a tandem flight in the Berner Oberland.
Happy travels and flying!!!
Posted by
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX, USA
251 posts
They were paragliding in the BO. We talked with two teenage girls who were traveling on a shoestring budget but did paraglide so it must not be too expensive.
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New Paltz, NY
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Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
We saw the paragliding up above Lauterbrunnen...not sure if they were lauching near Murren....looked like it. There were also staying in our hostel...Valley Hostel.
Posted by
Taylor, TX, USA
416 posts
When I was in Meiringen in 2001, there was paragliding off of Planplatten. I don't know how much it cost, but the view from Planplatten is spectacular on a clear day.