Paragliding Rigi

To make your paragliding experience on Mount Rigi as smooth as possible, I’ll contact you the evening before, no later than 8:00 pm, with the exact start time and the best meeting point in Arth-Goldau.

Because safety and flight comfort are the top priorities when paragliding on Rigi, I may adjust the schedule at short notice based on the latest wind and weather forecasts. My message will also include useful tips for travelling with the Rigi Railways, so you can enjoy your trip completely stress-free. This way, you can start your personal tandem paragliding adventure over Lake Lucerne relaxed and well prepared.

Your journey begins with a relaxed ride on the Rigi Railways. Together, we make our way up towards the take-off site. During the ascent from Arth-Goldau you can already enjoy spectacular views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding Swiss Alps – the perfect introduction to your upcoming paragliding adventure on Mount Rigi.

You can easily buy your mountain railway ticket directly at the valley station. The ride up to the “Queen of the Mountains” only takes a short while and brings you close to the take-off site, where your tandem paragliding flight over Central Switzerland begins.

Once we reach the top of Mount Rigi, we take a few minutes for a relaxed and easy-to-understand introduction. Directly at the take-off site, I explain the whole process step by step: how we run together for take-off, what to expect during your paragliding flight over Lake Lucerne, and how we later make a smooth landing in the valley.

No previous experience is required. Everything is explained clearly so you can feel safe and well prepared from the very beginning. This careful preparation allows you to fully enjoy your tandem paragliding flight from Rigi – stress-free and with a strong focus on safety.

Your take-off for the tandem paragliding flight from Mount Rigi only requires a few confident steps. Simply lean slightly into your harness while I control the paraglider behind you and guide us safely into the wind. Within moments, you’ll feel the ground disappear beneath your feet as we gently lift into the air.

Take-off is calm, smooth and completely stress-free. Many passengers are surprised by how natural and peaceful the transition from solid ground into the air feels. Once airborne, your real paragliding adventure over Lake Lucerne and the mountains of Central Switzerland begins.

As soon as we leave the ground, the breathtaking 360° panorama of Mount Rigi opens up around you. You glide above the deep-blue Lake Lucerne while enjoying views of Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz. The Swiss Alps stretch out before you as we quietly soar along the green slopes of Rigi.

When thermals develop on the southern slopes, we use the rising air to gain even more altitude and make your paragliding experience on Mount Rigi even more impressive. You can simply lean back and relax in your harness. Your comfort and preferences determine the flying style: would you like a calm, smooth glide, or something more dynamic for an extra adrenaline rush? I adapt the flight entirely to you.

After your unforgettable paragliding flight from Mount Rigi, we prepare for landing. The landing takes place on a meadow in Arth-Goldau, around a 10-minute walk from the train station.

I prepare you for landing well in advance while we are still in the air. All you need to do is take a few steps at the right moment, and you’ll be safely back on solid ground. The landing is just as calm and controlled as the rest of your Rigi tandem paragliding flight. This smooth arrival is the perfect ending to your paragliding adventure on Mount Rigi.

To fully enjoy your tandem paragliding flight from Mount Rigi, we recommend bringing the following:

• Sturdy shoes: Hiking shoes with good grip are ideal for a safe take-off run on the mountain meadows.

• Windproof clothing: It is cooler at altitude and in the airflow than down by the lake, so a windproof jacket is highly recommended.

• Eye protection: Sunglasses provide clear vision and protect your eyes from the wind during the flight.

A small daypack is no problem. However, we recommend taking only the essentials up Mount Rigi and leaving larger luggage at the valley stations in Vitznau, Weggis or Goldau. This way, you can enjoy your take-off feeling light and comfortable.

With the right preparation, your paragliding flight from Mount Rigi is enjoyable in any season.

Mount Rigi is very well connected and easy to reach from all directions. We meet directly at the valley station in Arth-Goldau. From there, we travel together by cogwheel train or cable car up to the paragliding take-off site.

You can easily reach the valley station by car or public transport, including train or boat from Lucerne. If you are unsure which route is best for you, I’ll be happy to send you additional details and travel tips. This way, your paragliding experience on Mount Rigi starts relaxed and stress-free from the moment you arrive.

No, absolutely not. Before your tandem paragliding flight on Mount Rigi, you’ll receive a clear and detailed briefing. As long as you can run a few quick steps during take-off, nothing stands in the way of your flight from the “Queen of the Mountains.”

Yes, I offer tandem paragliding flights on Mount Rigi all year round. In winter, visibility is often especially clear, and the snow-covered landscape of Rigi creates a magical setting for your flight.

You should allow around 2 to 2.5 hours for the entire Rigi paragliding experience. This includes the mountain railway ride, preparation at the take-off site, the briefing, the tandem flight itself, and transferring your photos after landing.

Paragliding on Mount Rigi is suitable for almost every age group. Children from around 6 years old are welcome with parental consent, as are active and fit seniors.

Safety comes first. If the wind is too strong or rain sets in, we will contact you in good time. We will then either find a suitable alternative date together or refund the cost of your Rigi paragliding flight.

For safety reasons, using your own camera during the flight is not permitted. Since high-quality photos and videos are already included in your Rigi tandem paragliding experience, you can fully focus on enjoying the breathtaking views.

The passenger weight should generally be between 30 kg and 95 kg. If you are slightly outside this range, please contact me in advance so I can plan the paragliding equipment for your Rigi tandem flight accordingly.