The 8 Best Salzburg Paragliding Flights

1.Private Tandem Paragliding Salzburg Mt Gaisberg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours · from $228Our pick

Fly tandem from Mt. Gaisberg with an experienced pilot from FlyTandem.at. After a short takeoff, you can glide for up to 20 minutes above Salzburg, forests, and Alpine peaks. Wolfgang is one of the named pilots connected with the experience. Safety gear is included, and the flight runs in every season when weather permits.

“This experience was the highlight of my time in Salzburg and my instructor did a phenomenal job. Salzburg is the perfect place to paraglide.”

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2.Salzburg like an eagle: tandem paragliding from Gaisberg

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $233

Meet Hajo Smit’s team at the top of Gaisberg, 1,288 meters above Salzburg, for a private tandem paragliding flight. After a short briefing, you’ll launch with a professional pilot such as Hajo or Tom, float above the city, and receive flight photos and video on your phone. Fair weather is required.

“Fantastic Experince, both my kids and I were nervous. The team was very calming and reassuring. Beautiful day over Salzburg. We are grateful for the amazing experince !”

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3.Private tandem flight Classic from the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $206

Take off from Schmittenhöhe with Falken Air and glide 1,200 meters down toward Zell am See. Your state-certified pilot, including Sepp, Christina, Winni, or Roman, handles the flight while you enjoy 15 to 30 minutes above Lake Zell and the Hohe Tauern. Shuttle return, safety gear, insurance, and a flight diploma are included. The lift ticket is extra.

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4.Private Tandem Paragliding Werfenweng Mt Bischling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours · from $236

Meet FlyTandem.at at Werfenweng’s cable-car station for a private tandem flight from Mt Bischling. English is offered, and pilots such as Jack, Matthias, Wolfgang, and Jochen handle the flight. Expect roughly 90 minutes to two hours overall, with soaring mountain views and optional photo memories.

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5.Tandem Paragliding St. Gilgen – Wolfgangsee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes · from $239

Meet your pilot, take the Zwölferhorn cable car to 1,522 meters, then run a few steps and glide above Wolfgangsee and the Salzkammergut. Andy and Julia are named members of the team. Your flight lasts 10 to 15 minutes, with optional spirals and wingovers, and ends at the St. Gilgen landing field.

“The experience was really awesome. Andy and Julia are so great. We got to see amazing views and really enjoyed our time spent.”

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6.Tandem Paragliding Salzburg City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $199Best value

Meet your certified FlyTandem pilot at Gaisberg and take a short, guided flight above Salzburg. You’ll run a few steps, lift off from the mountain, and glide at least 800 meters downhill with views of the city, forests, rock faces, and Alpine scenery. The full outing lasts about two hours.

“Stunning view The staff is friendly and is willing to help to rearrange when the weather is not fit for the flight.”

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7.Salzburg: Tandem Paragliding Experience with Pilot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $210

Fly tandem from Salzburg’s Gaisberg mountain with a certified pilot such as Thomas. After a short briefing, you run about 20 meters and glide above the UNESCO-listed city and Alps. Flights last up to 15 minutes, with sunrise, sunset, and photo packages available.

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8.Private Tandem Paragliding Experience in St. Gilgen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours · from $240

Meet Wolfgang or Tzak at the Zwölferhornbahn in St. Gilgen for a private tandem flight above Lake Wolfgang. The flight lasts up to 20 minutes and runs in every season. Bring your printed voucher, wear warm weather-resistant clothes and non-slip shoes, and expect spectacular views of the lake, islands, shoreline, and Falkensteinwand.

“Wolfgang und Tzak waren super ! Es hat soviel Spaß gemacht ! Dieses Event ist nur zu empfehlen! Absolut unvergesslich ❤️Ganz tolle und toller Telefonkontakt mit Daniela ! Also Dankeschön”

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