The Experience
Discover the joy of flight with Tandem Paragliding Wolfgangsee in Austria.
This unforgettable experience lets you see the Austrian Alps and the Salzkammergut from high above. Your adventure begins at the Zwölferhorn, where you’ll take off with an experienced tandem pilot and glide over incredible scenery. The turquoise waters of Wolfgangsee stretch out beneath you, while the dramatic Falkensteinwand rises proudly in the distance.
The flight lasts up to 20 minutes, giving you time to take in every detail of Austria’s alpine beauty. Available throughout the year, it offers a unique view of each season, whether you prefer the lush greens of summer or the snowy peaks of winter. With a height difference of at least 900 metres, this tandem flight captures the freedom and exhilaration of true paragliding.
Your safety is always the top priority. You’ll be equipped with the necessary gear, covered by passenger insurance, and guided by a highly trained pilot who ensures a smooth and secure flight. If the weather prevents take-off, your booking can be rescheduled without any extra cost.
Services and benefits include:
- Professional and experienced pilots
- Flight duration of up to 20 minutes
- Height difference of at least 900 metres
- Safety equipment provided
- Passenger insurance included
- Free rescheduling if weather conditions are unsuitable
See Austria’s natural wonders from the sky and experience paragliding like never before!
Vital Information
In general, everyone in the age from 6 to 99 years is welcome to fly. Our paragliders allow a weight range from 15 kg to 100 kg for each passenger.
You should be in a certain physical condition and be able to run a few steps to start safely. If you’re not sure, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, we will be happy to advise.
If you’d like, your flight can be captured with photos and videos. The files are handed over straight after landing, either saved to your smartphone or on an SD card. You’ll have the chance to review them first to make sure you’re happy with the quality. The photo and video package can be arranged directly with your pilot, simply mention it when you meet.
The Weather
Paragliding is dependent on wind and weather, which can be especially unpredictable in the Alps.
Flight availability is usually confirmed the day before, and if conditions are unsuitable, participants are contacted to arrange a new time or date with better weather. To ensure smooth communication, it is important that the phone number and email address provided during booking are correct. Travellers coming from further away may also find it helpful to check in advance about the local weather situation.
Weather apps can provide a general overview, but in alpine regions they are often inaccurate. Local expertise offers the most reliable forecast for safe flying conditions.
Session Length
The overall experience takes around two hours, including preparation, transport and the flight itself. Actual airtime depends on wind and thermal conditions and usually lasts between 10 and 20 minutes.
Numbers
Your voucher is valid for one person. Up to 4 people can book at the same time. You will start either all together or in two rounds one after the other. In the air you are of course alone with your tandem pilot.
Spectators
Your companions can watch you from the take-off or landing site. On the top of the Zwölferhorn you can hike well and the managed alpine hut and restaurant invite you to stop off. It is also the perfect place for a souvenir photo at the start.
What To Wear
Please put on sports shoes with a non-slip profile and durable, warm clothing that is suitable for the weather. We also recommend gloves for flights in autumn and winter.
Availability
Flights operate March to October, subject to weather conditions. Book early to secure your preferred weekday date.
Meeting Point
We meet directly at the valley station of the Zwölferhorn cable car. Follow the "Paragliding Checkpoint" signs.
Zwölferhorn cable car, Konrad-Lesiak-Platz 3, 5340 St. Gilgen
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the time specified in your booking details. Please do not be late, as we have a tight flight schedule and otherwise the next scheduled guests will have to wait for us, or we may not be able to accommodate later flights and, in the worst case, have to charge a cancellation fee. Conversely, don't be alarmed if the pilots are not yet at the meeting point. We often have to wait at the launch site due to wind and weather conditions and cannot always stick to the schedule exactly.
Our picturesque landing site is located next to the Laim paid parking lot and a 10-minute walk from the Zwölferhornbahn valley station.
Location
Wolfgangsee, Austria.