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I have been flying since 1994 and got my tandem license in 1998. Besides flying, I like to kite-foil on Lake Thun or go mountain biking. I also work for the Mountainsurf water sports center on Lake Thun.

On this page, you’ll find an interview with me that explains why so many visitors come to Interlaken for a paragliding flight.

I was born in Germany and have been flying for Paragliding Interlaken since 2015. Before that, I worked as a rafting and canyoning guide in various places around the world.

Here you’ll find more information about the weather and the best time for a paragliding flight.

My name is Simon; I’m 33 years old and grew up in Klosters in eastern Switzerland. I’ve been living in Interlaken since 2013. I’ve been working for Paragliding Interlaken for 8 years and have been flying for 18 years. I love being in the mountains and in the air.

On this subpage, you can find out what requirements you need to meet to go paragliding in Switzerland.

In the Bernese Oberland, I quickly developed a passion for nature, outdoor activities and skiing. Diploma in business administration and pilot since 2007.

Originally from the Valais, I’ve been paragliding since 2014 and turned my passion into a career in 2023, after previously working as an engineer and project manager. The safety and satisfaction of our guests are my top priority. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family in the mountains.

If you’re interested in the topic of paragliding safety, then you should definitely read or watch my interview here.

I grew up in the canton of Lucerne and have lived in Interlaken since 2012. Being close to the mountains is a real privilege for me, as I am passionate about skiing, climbing and paragliding. My thirst for adventure often draws me far away on expeditions to distant countries.

On this page, you can find out what a tandem paragliding flight in Interlaken feels like, and I’ll also answer questions about whether paragliding is possible in the winter…

Born in Turbenthal. After school and training, I started working as a ski instructor and hang-gliding pilot in 1985. I have been working for PGI since 1999 and have now completed over 20,000 solo and tandem flights. Otherwise I can be found on my mountain bike, skis or kayak.

I was born in Germany and have been flying in Interlaken since 2007. I am always delighted to be able to share the incredible feeling of flying with our guests. When I’m not in the air, I like to work with wood or spend my free time in nature.

I was born in Thun and grew up in Kandersteg, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. I’ve been flying for 18 years and have been flying for Paragliding Interlaken for over 7 years. When I’m not in the air, you’ll find me skiing, biking, or climbing a rock face.

Born in the beautiful Jungfrau region, I became a mountain guide and started paragliding back in the 1990s. In addition to my passion for flying,
hunting, and climbing, I also lead expeditions to Greenland and the North Pole.

The team’s Swiss ray of sunshine. I’ve been a tandem pilot for over a quarter of a century. As a multilingual entertainer, I’m never at a loss for words. Nickname: Sir Talk-a-lot, but everybody’s darling. When I’m not flying, you’ll often find me on the tennis court.

I was born in the last century in a small village in northwestern Switzerland. I’m a flight instructor and mountain guide, and I’ve been working for Paragliding Interlaken since 1997. In my free time, I do the same things I do at work: climb, ski, and fly through beautiful Switzerland.

My name is Beat. I’ve been paragliding since 2002 and have been with Paragliding Interlaken since 2008. I was born in St. Antoni and trained as a cheesemaker. In my free time, I enjoy kitesurfing and mountain biking.

I was imported to Switzerland from Japan in 1997. Paragliding since 1992 and tandem pilot in PGI since 2005. In addition to flying, I also do radio broadcasts for Japanese listeners.

I am Rob and I was born and raised in Wattenwil (Switzerland). I trained as a cheesemaker and became a tandem pilot in 2005. I love flying, kitesurfing and mountain biking.

I’m Nick and I’ve been flying as a tandem pilot in Interlaken since 2003. My hobbies are kitesurfing and diving. I was born in Switzerland and used to work as a polymechanic.

I was born in the Bernese lowlands and have been flying since 1986. I have been a tandem pilot since 2005. In my free time, I enjoy cycling and doing all kinds of sports with my children.

Hi, I’m Brendon and I’m from New Zealand. I feel privileged to have been able to fly in the Interlaken region for so many years. I look forward to welcoming you here. In my free time, I ski, surf or spend a lot of time with my family.

I was born in the north of Spain and started paragliding in the Canary Islands. I have been living and flying in Interlaken since 2015. My hobbies are surfing, kiting and spending time in nature.

I’m Luke and I’m originally from England, where I learned to paraglide and delta fly. When I’m not flying, you can usually find me kitesurfing on one of the surrounding lakes or sometimes behind a DJ booth.

I’m from Interlaken and have been working in tourism, the outdoor industry, and the fields of leadership training and team development for over 30 years. I started paragliding in 1989 and became a tandem pilot in 1999. I enjoy spending time in nature, mountain climbing, biking, hiking, and sailing, as well as listening to and playing music.

My name is Matteo, and I’ve been flying since 2011. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed countless solo flights and have had the privilege of working as a tandem pilot. In addition to flying, I’m passionate about outdoor sports such as kitesurfing, snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing, and much more.

Born and raised in the paragliding mecca of England. I have been flying for 17 years and in Interlaken for 14 years. I love to take off…

Hello! My name is Zeno, and I’ve been a paraglider pilot since 2017. Since 2022, I’ve been flying for Paragliding Interlaken and sharing the magic of flying with people from all over the world. When I’m not soaring through the skies, I’m mountain biking, snowboarding, kitesurfing, or rock climbing. Adventure is my way of life!

I started paragliding when I was 17, and I’ve been flying commercially for Paragliding Interlaken since 2009.
I grew up in Utzenstorf and later moved to Zurich to complete my degree in aerospace engineering. Skydiving, sailing, kitesurfing, and skiing are among my hobbies.

After traveling around the world, I returned to Interlaken and realized that this is where I want to stay. It makes me happy to be able to show our guests the beautiful Jungfrau region from above.

Paragliding has been my main hobby since 2001. I became a competitive pilot (acro) and successfully competed for over 15 years. Since the birth of my two children, I’ve been enjoying flying as a part-time pilot with Paragliding Interlaken.

After spending seven years abroad (Syria, Turkey and Palestine), I returned to Switzerland to pursue my greatest passion – flying. I’ve been working as a tandem pilot since 2014 and couldn’t be happier. Hobbies: Base jumping, hang gliding and editing videos.

I’ve been flying since 2009 and have found my dream job. I’m a tandem pilot in the summer, so I have time for traveling, kitesurfing, biking or skiing in the winter.

I come from sunny Ticino and have been a paraglider pilot since 2012. I’m just happy to be in the air, whether by helicopter or paraglider. I am glad that I can introduce our guests to the beauty of flying and open up new perspectives for them.

Hi, I’m Simon and flying is my passion. When I’m not flying, I enjoy kayaking, hiking with my family or playing my Flemenco guitar.

Even as a child I could be found climbing in the mountains, and in 2011 I no longer wanted to hike down these mountains and started paragliding. Interlaken has always been my dream place to live because of all the cool things you can do here, like flying, climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, kiting, just to name a few.

I was born in the Netherlands and inherited a love of the mountains and outdoor sports from my parents. I worked as a raft guide in New Zealand, where I learned to paraglide in 2012. I am now a competition pilot and am very happy that I can now share my passion with people from all over the world who visit Interlaken.

I am Mike. Grew up in Iseltwald on beautiful Lake Brienz. I have been paragliding since 2008 and working as a tandem pilot since 2012. When I’m not flying, I enjoy the many outdoor activities the region has to offer.

I’m Pascal and I’m originally from flat Belgium. I came to Switzerland at the age of 15 and learned to paraglide in 1997. I have had my tandem certification since 2003 and since 2013 I have had the privilege of doing my dream job above beautiful Interlaken.

I’m from the west coast of the Netherlands and have been flying since 2014. In 2019, I moved to Interlaken so I could fly more and turn my passion for paragliding into a career. Besides flying, I enjoy hiking in the mountains and biking around the lakes…

Hello! My name is Gionni. I’ve been paragliding since 2012 and have been working as a professional tandem pilot since 2023. In the winter, I work as a blacksmith; in the summer, I fly for Paragliding Interlaken. One of my greatest passions is meeting people from all over the world and sharing with them the excitement of their first moments in the air.

I grew up in Interlaken and started paragliding when I was 17. In my free time, I love nothing more than to go paragliding. But you’ll also find me climbing or skiing in the mountains.

I was born in Switzerland and grew up in the U.S. In 2002, I discovered paragliding in the Dominican Republic, and I’ve been a tandem pilot working in Interlaken since 2007. I love spending my free time outdoors with my family and our dog.

Most people call me Buzz, and I’ve been a paraglider pilot since 2011. I’m originally from New Zealand, and in 2013, while on a flying vacation, I was lucky enough to move to the Interlaken area. I’ve been happy and grateful ever since to be able to enjoy this outdoor paradise.

I grew up in Bern and my love of nature and the beauty of the Bernese Oberland drew me to Interlaken. When I’m not in the office or working at Mountainsurf on Lake Thun, you can usually find me in the mountains on my bike.

I grew up in Germany and have been with Paragliding Interlaken for over 15 years now. After completing my apprenticeship and college, I traveled the world and ended up settling in Interlaken. Outside of work, I enjoy making music with my band, Dimi Rogers, and going surfing or snowboarding.

If you want to know how much a tandem paragliding flight costs in Switzerland and in Interlaken, then you should definitely read or watch my interview here.

I came to Switzerland from Jinju / Korea in 2015 and graduated from the tourism college in Lucerne in 2017. I have been responsible for marketing in Korea since 2023 and enjoy spending my free time hiking in the mountains.

Mountain lovers from Sweden…. I enjoy surfing and skating and have been an integral part of the paragliding team since 2016.

I moved to Interlaken in 2019 and work for Paragliding Interlaken during the summer season; I spend most of the rest of the year traveling. In addition to many outdoor sports, whitewater kayaking is my great passion.

Born and raised in the beautiful Swiss Alps, I fell in love with nature at a young age. I’ve been working for Paragliding Interlaken since 2018 and love seeing the sparkle in our guests’ eyes when they return from their flights.

I’m lucky enough to call Interlaken my hometown, and when I’m not at my desk, I spend my free time in the mountains climbing, camping, or swimming in a glacial lake. On rainy days, you’ll find me at home baking or sewing.

My name is Tim and I’m originally from Liverpool in the UK. I have been in Switzerland for over 15 years and love climbing, mountain biking and living in the Swiss Alps.

My name is Walter. I visited Switzerland many years ago. I fell in love with her and stayed. I have been paragliding through sun and snow for over 15 years. I love driving.

I’ve been driving for Paragliding Interlaken since 2019—in addition to my passion for driving, I enjoy paragliding myself or spending time outdoors in nature with my dog.

I grew up in East London, England, and my love of skiing brought me to Switzerland. I still work as a ski instructor in the winter, and I’ve been flying for Paragliding Interlaken since 2021. In the meantime, I’ve also started paragliding…

I’m 32 years old and have been flying for Paragliding Interlaken since 2023. I enjoy spending my free time relaxing with my small family, and I have a great passion for cars.

I grew up in Interlaken, and music is my passion. In addition to producing music and DJing, I enjoy hiking and traveling. When I’m driving, I enjoy helping our guests discover the beautiful mountain scenery of the Bernese Alps.