Most reviewed at Mürren
Meets by the Schilthorn cable car
Airtime, from Mürren
For the simplest flight from Mürren: a walk from the meeting point to the take-off, with no extra ticket.
From€217See dates: Airtime, from Mürren
Paragliding Lauterbrunnen and Mürren
You take off above Mürren, fly past the cliffs of the valley and land at Stechelberg: two flights compared, and what neither of them includes.
- From
- €207
- Duration
- 1 to 2 h
- In the air
- 15 to 40 min
- Tours compared
- 2
Which flight should you book from Mürren?
Airtime if you weigh up to 91 kg; Switzerland Paragliding if you weigh more, or want the higher take-off.
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Two flights from Mürren
From €207, both landing at Stechelberg.
Up to 115 kg
Meets in Mürren
Switzerland Paragliding, from Birg or Schilgrat
For passengers over 91 kg, and for the highest take-off: Birg at 2,600 m in summer, Schilgrat at 2,100 m in winter.
With a hike first
A private outing from €925.
Private, with a hike
From Lauterbrunnen
A guided hike to Mürren, then the flight
For a full outing: a private guide, a hike from Grütschalp to Mürren, then the flight.
Compare in detail
Prices and ratings are read from GetYourGuide. Prices are rounded up. Last checked on 4 Nov.
Every tour here is free to cancel up to 24 hours before it starts.
| Tour | Duration | Starts | Min. age | Rating | From | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two flights from Mürren | ||||||
Most reviewed at MürrenAirtime, from MürrenAirtime ParaglidingWeight limit: 91 kgThe flight: Mürren to Stechelberg, about 20 minutes in the airGroup size: Up to 6 peopleLanguages: English, German, Spanish, FrenchKeep in mind: 91 kg at most, from age 5. No phones or selfie sticks. The trip to Mürren, the transport after landing and the photos (40 CHF) are extra. What's includedIncluded
Not included
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Not suitable with
| 1 h | By the Schilthorn cable car station, Mürren | 5 years | €217 | See dates: Airtime, from Mürren | |
Highest weight limitSwitzerland Paragliding, from Birg or SchilgratSwitzerland ParaglidingWeight limit: 30 to 115 kg. Over 90 kg, only at 11:20, 13:20 and 15:20The flight: Birg (2,600 m) in summer or Schilgrat (2,100 m) in winter, to Stechelberg, 20 to 25 minutes in the airGroup size: Up to 9 peopleLanguages: Spanish, English, Polish, GermanKeep in mind: Over 90 kg you can only fly at 11:20, 13:20 or 15:20, and its page rules out a refund otherwise. The cable car to the take-off is not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
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Not suitable with
| 2 h | Mürren, or the Stechelberg cable car: its page names both | €207 | See dates: Switzerland Paragliding, from Birg or Schilgrat | ||
| With a hike first | ||||||
A guided hike to Mürren, then the flightLauterbrunnen AdventureWeight limit: 90 kgThe flight: From Mürren, after a guided hike from GrütschalpGroup size: Private groupLanguages: English, SpanishKeep in mind: The hike is moderate to challenging, and you must be fit and able to run. 90 kg at most. Lunch is not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
Not suitable with
| 5 h | Station square, Lauterbrunnen | 5 years | €925 | See dates: A guided hike to Mürren, then the flight | |
The flights from BeatenbergEvery paragliding flight on GetYourGuide
What differs between the two flights?
The take-off, the weight limit and the way up.
| Airtime | Switzerland Paragliding | |
|---|---|---|
| From | €217 | €207 |
| Whole activity | 1 hour on GetYourGuide, one to two hours according to the tourist office | About 2 hours |
| In the air | About 20 minutes on GetYourGuide, 15 to 40 according to the tourist office | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Take-off | A field about 15 minutes on foot from the meeting point | Birg at 2,600 m in summer, Schilgrat at 2,100 m in winter |
| The way up | No extra ticket from the meeting point to the take-off | The cable car is not included |
| Weight limit | 91 kg | 30 to 115 kg, and over 90 kg only at 11:20, 13:20 and 15:20 |
| Age | From 5 | Not stated on its page |
| Insurance | Insurance is listed as included | Third-party and accident insurance are listed as included |
| Languages | English, German, Spanish, French | Spanish, English, Polish, German |
How do you get to Mürren and back?
On your own: neither flight includes the way to the meeting point.
Airtime's page says the journey to Mürren is free with a SwissPass and discounted with other travel passes. It meets next to the Schilthorn cable car station.
Switzerland Paragliding's page names both Mürren and the Stechelberg cable car as the start, so read your booking confirmation. Its cable car to the take-off is not included either.
You land at Stechelberg, on the valley floor, by the Schilthornbahn station. Airtime's page says a bus runs from there to Lauterbrunnen, or you can walk back past the waterfalls.
When can you fly from Mürren?
All year, except when it rains, says the Lauterbrunnen tourist office.
Summer
Switzerland Paragliding takes off from Birg, at 2,600 m.
Winter
It takes off from Schilgrat, at 2,100 m. Bring a coat and gloves.
The hour
For a thermal flight, Switzerland Paragliding says to book 11:20, 13:20 or 15:20: the same three times that take passengers over 90 kg.
How does a flight from Mürren go?
About an hour with Airtime, and about two with Switzerland Paragliding.
Reach Mürren
By your own means, and in time for your slot.
Go up
With Airtime, a walk of about 15 minutes. With Switzerland Paragliding, a cable car and a walk of about 10 minutes.
Take off
A briefing, then a few running steps. Switzerland Paragliding's page asks that you can run 10 metres.
Land
At Stechelberg, on the valley floor. Transport from there is not included.
Mürren or Lauterbrunnen: where do you actually fly?
Over both: you take off above Mürren and land at Stechelberg, in the Lauterbrunnen valley.
Do you need a ticket to reach the take-off?
With Airtime, not from its meeting point in Mürren. With Switzerland Paragliding, yes: the cable car is not included.
How much does it cost?
On GetYourGuide, from €207 with Switzerland Paragliding and from €217 with Airtime. The Lauterbrunnen tourist office lists Airtime at CHF 199 for a normal flight and CHF 299 for a double.
Every priceCan children fly?
Airtime takes children from age 5 on GetYourGuide, and Switzerland Paragliding from 30 kg.
Age and weight limitsCan you take your phone?
Not with Airtime: it does not allow phones or selfie sticks. Photos and video cost 40 CHF.
Does anything leave from Lauterbrunnen itself?
The guided hike starts at Lauterbrunnen station, but its flight leaves from Mürren.
Where to next?
Compare with the flights from Beatenberg, which land in town.
