Top Interlaken In the Air

Paraglide above the Swiss Alp peaks on a tandem flight with transport from Interlaken. At the launch spot in Beatenberg, listen to a safety talk with a small group of no more than 10 people, and then take off with a guide. Gaze down at Lake Thun and the snowy summits of the Jungfrau as you soar above the alpine landscape; the views are as breathtaking as the flight.

Enjoy a tandem paragliding experience amid the mountainous scenery of the Swiss Alps. After taking off from Beatenberg, you’ll soar into the air with your pilot behind you. Feeling like a daredevil? Let the pilot try some tricks up in the air. Want to focus on the scenery? Just gaze ahead, and take in sights of Lake Thun and the alpine villages below. A safety briefing is included, along with an Interlaken hotel pickup and drop-off service.

Float high over the Swiss Alps on this paragliding adventure from Lauterbrunnen. Flying tandem with an experienced pilot, soar over the alpine landscape of the Schilthorn and the Lauterbrunnen U-Valley. No experience is necessary; participants of all abilities are welcome. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lauterbrunnen is included.

Experience paragliding in Interlaken on a tandem flight over an extraordinary Alpine landscape. Since you'll launch, fly, and touch down with a professional pilot, you don’t need any prior paragliding experience for this flight from Beatenberg to Interlaken. With views of the Miger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, you’ll get a unique perspective on the rugged peaks and the snow-fed Thun and Brienz lakes.

See the Swiss mountains from a whole new angle during a private hang gliding flight. No experience is needed, as you’ll be strapped in next to an instructor for a tandem ride. You’ll soar up into the air, alongside the birds, soaking up sweeping panoramas of the lakes and mountains that abound around Interlaken. Just note the height and weight restrictions before you book.

Enhance your experience of Jungfrau’s Alpine majesty on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Interlaken to the Top of Europe. Travel to Grindelwald and board the new state-of-the-art gondola Eiger Express to the Eiger Station. Then change into a cogwheel train up the Jungfraujoch pass and arrive at Europe’s highest railway station, known as the 'Top of Europe'. Absorb magnificent panoramas of snow-capped Alpine spires; gaze at the jagged peak of Europe’s largest glacier; and explore a fairytale ice palace while enjoying illuminating commentary from your guide.

Get to know the fun side of Interlaken through its bars, and meet some new people at the same time. This popular pub crawl visits the bars of the mountain town that are popular with locals and visitors alike. Highlights of the evening crawl include live music, tequila, and some of the best beer in town.

With crystal-clear waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Lake Brienz comes into its own in winter—but it can only be best appreciated from the water. On this tour, paddle out onto the lake with your guide to lead the way and take in top attractions including Ringgenberg Castle. With kayak and equipment rental included, admire unrivaled views over the Alpine scenery and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Surrounded by dense pine forests, soaring Alpine peaks, and spectacular countryside scenery, Lake Brienz offers a world of outdoor adventure on Interlaken’s doorstep. On this tour, take to the calm waters by kayak with your guide, and see the best of Lake Brienz in style. Paddle through the clear mountain waters to the 12th-century citadel of Ringgenberg Castle and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to six people.

Swoop over the Grindelwald Valley during a 20-minute helicopter flight in the Bernese Oberland. You’ll step into a helicopter for five people at Interlaken, then take to the air to soak up sweeping views of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch mountains. The route is in the hands of the pilot, but typical sights include the Männlichen ski area, the south side of the Eiger, and the Jungfraujoch—known as the “Top of Europe.”