What company do you choose for Paragliding in Switzerland?
I had the opportunity to collaborate with Paragliding Luzern on our honeymoon in Switzerland and my experience was absolutely unbelievable! In Switzerland, paragliding is super popular because the mountainsides are great for take-off. There are so many places to choose from to paraglide and so many companies to choose from as well. After doing a lot of research we decided to paraglide in Luzern and chose Paragliding Luzern after reading hundreds of positive reviews.
The owner, Zacharias, will text you the night before how the weather is looking and the exact pick up spot and time. The weather wasn’t looking good for us the day before, but as we went throughout the day Zacharias said it would clear up for us. We met in Emmetten which is about 20 minutes South of downtown Luzern. The anticipation as we waited for the other pilot was insane as I was so excited and nervous for this experience! You can see the different flight times and options here. We chose the Mega Flight so we knew we’d be in the air for up to 40 minutes.
As soon as you get to the top you can see many people paragliding. It’s so exciting!
I wasn’t nervous at all until the night before and then learned I flare my nostrils when I am nervous because all the photos leading up to the jump look like this, lol. I love heights, but then the moment came and I kept thinking, “Wow, am I really about to run and jump off this mountain!?”
The pilots start to set up their gear and you can hang out for a few minutes, take in the view, and think, “Holy shit, that’s about to be me!” as you watch others fly around.
The pilots then give you your safety course, strap you in and you’re off. It is truly that fast. I couldn’t believe it was so quick. If you pay for the photo package (so worth it) then you’ll take a few photos before your flight.
Paragliding in Emmetten Switzerland
Because you’re in front, you must run for about 10-20 yards and then jump off the mountain. They say it so nonchalantly and make you feel so comfortable, that you’re just like, “Ok, here I go!” I thought this experience was going to be such a rush. Although it felt that way leading up to the jump, as soon as you’re flying, it’s the most peaceful experience. It truly feels like a dream.
I just kept reminding myself over and over again to “never forget this feeling.” Whenever I’m stressed I think back to this moment.
My pilot, Urs, was awesome and so kind. I was crying happy tears the whole time and he just kept saying, “Take it all in! I love that you are enjoying it so much!”
What was even cooler is that Jake and I got to go at the same time, so we were weaving up and around each other above Lake Luzern. It was such an incredible experience I hope to do many more times.
Overall, paragliding is something I would recommend to everyone! Unless you have an extreme fear of heights of course. This experience was my favorite thing I’ve ever done and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have met Zacharias and Urs with Paragliding Luzern. Have you ever been paragliding? Did you love it as much as I did? Thanks for much for reading along and safe travels! Click the link to learn more about my past travels.
