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.
Paragliding weight limit
From 80 to 115 kg, depending on the operator and the hour you fly: the limit of each of the 11 flights, the age limits, and what to wear.
- From
- €196
- Duration
- 1 to 1 h 30
- Weight limit
- 80 to 115 kg
- Tours compared
- 11
What is the weight limit for paragliding in Interlaken?
It depends on the operator and the slot: 80 kg on some early and late flights, up to 115 kg at Mürren.
The Interlaken tourist office gives 100 kg as the maximum. These limits come from each flight's page on GetYourGuide, read on 5 November 2026.
| Weight limit | What else it says | |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Paragliding (Mürren) | 115 kg | Over 90 kg, only at 11:20, 13:20 and 15:20, with no refund otherwise. At least 30 kg. |
| Paragliding Interlaken GmbH | 100 kg | Listed at 8:15, 9:30, 10:40, 11:50, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30. 80 kg at 7:15 from April to October. At least 25 kg. |
| Day trip from Zurich | 100 kg | Email the operator your height and weight. |
| Day trip from Geneva | 100 kg | Send the operator your height and weight. |
| Airtime (Mürren) | 91 kg | From age 5. |
| Sky4All | 91 kg | Phone the pilot right after booking to confirm. |
| Skywings | 90 kg | 90 kg at 9:20, 10:30, 11:45, 13:30, 14:45 in summer and 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 13:30 in winter. 80 kg on the other slots, where you must also be 60 or under. Under 30 kg, fly before 11:00. |
| AlpinAir | 90 kg | 80 kg on the very first and very last flights. A child under 45 kg flies at 7:30, 8:45 or 10:00 in spring and summer. |
| Swiss Paragliding | 90 kg | At least 30 kg. The tourist office says up to 100 kg, so ask first. |
| Hike and fly (Mürren) | 90 kg | You must be fit and able to run. |
| Noahinair (Niesen) | Not stated | Its page gives no limit, so ask before booking. |
Which flight accepts your weight?
Over 100 kg, one flight here: Switzerland Paragliding, at three set times.
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Up to 115 kg
From Mürren, at 11:20, 13:20 or 15:20 if you weigh over 90 kg.
Up to 100 kg
Check the slot or the operator before you book.
Up to 100 kg
Meets at Höheweg 125
Paragliding Interlaken GmbH, from Beatenberg
For passengers up to 100 kg: the highest limit of the four flights from Beatenberg, and the only one with Spanish.
From Zurich
Leaves Zurich
A day trip from Zurich with the flight
For a day out from Zurich with the transport arranged, and free time in Interlaken after the flight.
From Geneva
Leaves Geneva
A day trip from Geneva with the flight
For a day out from Geneva with the transport arranged, and free time in Interlaken.
Up to 90 or 91 kg
Less on some slots at Skywings and AlpinAir.
Most reviewed
Meets at Alpenstrasse 2
Skywings, from Beatenberg
For a first flight: the most reviews here by far, with boots and transport included.
Refund for bad weather
Meets at Höheweg 43
AlpinAir, from Beatenberg
For a clear promise on weather: its page says you get a full refund if it cancels for bad weather.
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
Three heights
Meets on the Höhematte
Swiss Paragliding, three heights from Beatenberg
For a choice of flight: about 500, 800 or 1,100 m between take-off and landing.
Wheelchair users
Around Interlaken
Sky4All, for wheelchair users
For wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility: an adapted flight wheelchair, with no need to stand or run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 115 kg | ||||||
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
Bring
Not suitable with
| 2 h | Mürren, or the Stechelberg cable car: its page names both | €207 | See dates: Switzerland Paragliding, from Birg or Schilgrat | ||
| Up to 100 kg | ||||||
Highest limit from BeatenbergParagliding Interlaken GmbH, from BeatenbergParagliding Interlaken GmbHWeight limit: From 25 kg. Up to 100 kg at 8:15, 9:30, 10:40, 11:50, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30; up to 80 kg at 7:15 in summer (April to October)The flight: Beatenberg to InterlakenGroup size: Up to 14 peopleLanguages: English, French, German, SpanishKeep in mind: 80 kg at most at 7:15 in summer, and 25 kg at least. Photos cost 40 CHF. What's includedIncluded
Not included
| 1 h 30 | Höheweg 125, Interlaken | €196 | See dates: Paragliding Interlaken GmbH, from Beatenberg | ||
A day trip from Zurich with the flightKeytours Switzerland SAWeight limit: 100 kgThe flight: A 20-minute drive from Interlaken to the take-off, then the flightGroup size: Up to 19 peopleLanguages: English, GreekKeep in mind: 100 kg at most, from age 7. Email the operator your height and weight. Booked at the last minute, the flight may not be possible. Food and drinks are not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
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Not suitable with
| 10 h | Ausstellungsstrasse, Zurich | 7 years | €328 | See dates: A day trip from Zurich with the flight | |
A day trip from Geneva with the flightKeytours Switzerland SAWeight limit: 100 kgThe flight: A 20-minute drive from Interlaken to the take-off, then 10 to 20 minutes in the airGroup size: Up to 20 peopleLanguages: EnglishKeep in mind: If the flight is cancelled after you leave Geneva, only the flight part is refunded. 100 kg at most, from age 6. Neither a guide nor lunch is included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
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| 13 h | Bus station, Place Dorcière 5, Geneva | 6 years | €371 | See dates: A day trip from Geneva with the flight | |
| Up to 90 or 91 kg | ||||||
Most reviewedSkywings, from BeatenbergSkywings ParaglidingWeight limit: 90 kg at 9:20, 10:30, 11:45, 13:30 and 14:45 in summer (April to October), and at 9:30, 10:45, 12:00 and 13:30 in winter. 80 kg on the other slots, where you must also be 60 or underThe flight: Beatenberg to the HöhematteGroup size: Up to 14 peopleLanguages: English, GermanKeep in mind: 90 kg at most in the middle of the day and 80 kg on the other slots, where you must also be 60 or under. Photos are extra. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
Not suitable with
| 1 h 30 | Alpenstrasse 2, Interlaken | 5 years | €196 | See dates: Skywings, from Beatenberg | |
AlpinAir, from BeatenbergAlpinAir Paragliding InterlakenWeight limit: 90 kg, or 80 kg on the very first and very last flights of the dayThe flight: Beatenberg to the Höhematte, 12 to 20 minutesLanguages: English, French, GermanKeep in mind: 90 kg at most, 80 kg on the very first and last flights. A child under 45 kg flies early in the morning in spring and summer. Photos cost 40 CHF. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| 1 h 30 | Höheweg 43, Interlaken | 5 years | €196 | See dates: AlpinAir, from Beatenberg | |
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 | |
Swiss Paragliding, three heights from BeatenbergSwiss Paragliding & Adventure GmbHWeight limit: 30 to 90 kg on GetYourGuide; 30 to 100 kg according to the tourist officeThe flight: From Beatenberg, with about 500, 800 or 1,100 m between take-off and landingLanguages: German, English, FrenchKeep in mind: Its GetYourGuide page says 30 to 90 kg, the tourist office 30 to 100 kg, so ask first if you are over 90 kg. Film and photos are not included. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Bring
| 1 h | On the Höhematte, Interlaken | €196 | See dates: Swiss Paragliding, three heights from Beatenberg | ||
Sky4All, for wheelchair usersSky4AllWeight limit: 91 kgThe flight: About 10 to 20 minutes in the air, in an adapted flight wheelchairKeep in mind: Phone the pilot right after booking to confirm the flight suits you. 91 kg at most. Companions wait at the landing site. What's includedIncluded
Not included
Not suitable with
| 1 h 30 | Depends on the option you choose | €250 | See dates: Sky4All, for wheelchair users | ||
How old do you have to be to go paragliding?
From 5 on several flights here, and the tourist office says six.
The youngest
From 5 at Skywings, AlpinAir, Airtime, Noahinair and on the guided hike. From 6 on the day trip from Geneva, from 7 on the one from Zurich.
The lightest
At least 25 kg at Paragliding Interlaken GmbH, and 30 kg at Swiss Paragliding and Switzerland Paragliding. Under 30 kg, Skywings flies you before 11:00.
The oldest
Skywings sets 60 as the limit on its 80 kg slots, and Noahinair rules out passengers over 95. The other pages give no upper age.
Health
Skywings, Airtime, Switzerland Paragliding and the guided hike rule out pregnancy. Skywings and Sky4All rule out heart problems and epilepsy. The other pages say less, so ask if in doubt.
Fitness
You run a few steps at take-off. Switzerland Paragliding asks that you can run 10 metres, and Sky4All's flight needs no running at all.
What should you wear for paragliding?
Sports clothes and proper footwear, with warmer layers in winter.
What the operators ask for
- Closed shoes or boots that support the ankles
- A jacket or windbreaker
- Clothes for the weather
- Sunglasses
In winter
- Warm clothes
- A coat and gloves
Some lend you
- Hiking boots at Skywings
- Boots and a windbreaker at AlpinAir
- Mountain shoes at Paragliding Interlaken GmbH
- Boots or a jacket at Airtime, when needed
Is paragliding in Interlaken safe?
We give no accident figure, because we found no solid source for one.
Swiss law requires an official Swiss licence for a tandem pilot, valid three years for commercial flights. The keeper of a tandem aircraft must carry passenger liability insurance of at least five million francs on commercial flights.
The same ordinance says paragliders are not entered in the aircraft register and their airworthiness is not tested.
The Swiss Hang Gliding Association says liability insurance only pays if the pilot made a mistake. If you are hurt through no fault of the pilot, your own accident insurance applies, and foreign passengers often have too little. Check your cover before you fly.
Weather decides whether you fly, and operators often decide late. Skywings says conditions can change quickly and that its final decision usually comes close to the flight.
Can a 100 kg person go paragliding in Interlaken?
Yes: Paragliding Interlaken GmbH takes up to 100 kg on its listed slots, and one flight from Mürren goes up to 115 kg.
Can a 120 kg person go paragliding here?
Not on the flights we compare: the highest limit is 115 kg.
What if you are over the limit on the day?
Switzerland Paragliding says it gives no refund if you do not follow its rule for passengers over 90 kg. Give your real weight when you choose.
Can a wheelchair user fly?
Yes: Sky4All flies wheelchair users in an adapted flight wheelchair, up to 91 kg. Phone the pilot right after booking to confirm that the flight suits you.
Is there a minimum weight?
On three flights, yes: 25 kg at Paragliding Interlaken GmbH, and 30 kg at Swiss Paragliding and Switzerland Paragliding.
Can couples fly together?
A tandem is a pilot and one passenger, so each of you flies with your own pilot. Ask the operator about flying at the same time.
How much does a flight cost?
From €196. The flights that take the highest weights start at €207 and €196.
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