Paragliding in Luzern, Switzerland

I went paragliding in Luzene in March. As it was my first time paragliding, I opted for the basic tandem flight with a flight time of 10-15 min. The instructor picked my friend and I up at Luzern Hbf and drove us (together with another couple) to valley of Engelberg for paragliding. The actual site of paragliding can only be decided on the actual day as it depends on the weather condition and wind direction. As there were two instructors, my friend and I took the gondola lift up the valley together with the instructors while the couple waited at the valley for their turn.

Prior of paragliding, I watched a video from Paragliding Luzern webpage on how to take off. Basically, you run down a slope and get lifted up in the air. Sounds easy? That was what I thought and I was so wrong! There I was standing at the peak of the cliff, looking down and could not see the end of the valley! The instructor stood behind me and instructed me to run and take off. However, my legs were shaking and all I could do was to take a few baby steps. Before I knew it, I was dragged along and up in the air! Thankfully, the runway was short and we were gliding in the air within seconds!

The scenery was simply breathtaking! I immediately cast my fear aside and enjoyed the nature presented before me. It was so calm, so calm ..... until the instructor pulled the handles started to do a roller coaster in the air. Depending on whether you like roller coaster, the duration of peaceful vs exhilarating flight can be customized accordingly.

Photos and video was recorded and you could purchase this after paragliding.

Even though paragliding in Switzerland is expensive, I would still go for it. It is once in a lifetime experience and the view is simply amazing!

If you are keen to do paragliding in Luzern, here is the contact:

Paragliding Luzern GmbH in Kriens

basic flight: 150 CHF + 34 CHF for photo and video

http://www.paragliding-luzern.ch/e_flights.html

Tel: +41 78 760 63 60

pick up and drop off at Luzern Hbf can be arranged

Boots, helmet and jacket are provided