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The company

Paragliding Interlaken

Get to know us

Welcome to Paragliding Interlaken GmbH – the leading expert for breathtaking tandem paragliding flights in Switzerland! Since our foundation in 1990, we have made it our mission to offer unforgettable paragliding tandem flights high above the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Our team consists of highly qualified and professional pilots whose primary goal is to offer our guests a safe and incomparable experience during a paragliding flight. With their expertise and passion, they will guide you through lofty heights while you experience the freedom of flying.

But for us, it’s not just about the thrill of flying. We work closely with trusted partners to offer you a wide range of outdoor activities. From guided tours in the mountains to jetboat tours on Lake Brienz and rafting adventures – we have something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Step out of your comfort zone, broaden your horizons and be inspired by our wide range of activities. We invite you to experience the feeling of a physical and mental challenge while enjoying the beauty of the Swiss Alps from a unique perspective.

34

years

30

Certified pilots

6

Languages

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Our values

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Risk minimization is our top priority

We bear responsibility for our customers and employees. We are constantly developing our safety and quality concept by incorporating all new findings as quickly as possible.

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Happiness, joy and fun at work

We work at Paragliding Interlaken because we love our job. We trust and respect each other and value the work of all our employees. We treat other cultures, ideas and visions with respect and tolerance.

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We warmly welcome our guests

We give every guest the opportunity to step out of their usual comfort zone, challenge themselves and broaden their horizons. We accompany the guest with positive charisma and professional competence to their unique experience.

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Solid financial management

We ensure profitability for employees and the company through cost transparency and cost optimization. We honor the work of our service providers and show them the utmost respect.

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We bring customers to Interlaken

We carry out diversified marketing internationally, nationally and regionally. We achieve this by utilizing synergies with partner companies, sales outlets and employees.

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We maintain our good image

Our appearance in the tourist quality offer is characterized by a common, visible and noticeably cordial appearance of employees and company.

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We value and take care of our infrastructure

We ensure that our base, office, equipment and transportation facilities offer our customers and employees a pleasant atmosphere and a safe environment.

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Our team

Tom Wagner

CEO and pilot

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 at the Lake of Thun.

Daniel Wälti

Management & Pilot

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.

Dominik Wicki

Management & Pilot

I grew up in Interlaken, started paragliding in 1999 and have been a tandem pilot since 2004. I do all the fun sports that are possible in and around Interlaken.

Timo Bellen

Operation Manager & Pilot

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.

Simon Blaser

Operation Manager & Pilot

I’m Simon, 33 years old and I grew up in Klosters in eastern Switzerland. I have lived in Interlaken since 2013. I have been working for Paragliding Interlaken for 8 years and have been flying for 18 years. I like being in the mountains and in the air.

Stef von Känel

Operation Manager & Pilot

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

Philip Schröder

Pilot

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.

Sonja Holzer

Pilot

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

Thomas Ulrich

Pilot

Born in the beautiful Jungfrau region, I became a mountain guide and in the 90s I became a paraglider pilot. Besides my passion for flying,
Hunting and climbing, I also lead expeditions to Greenland and the North Pole.

Fabrice Pini

Pilot

Born in a small village in north-western Switzerland in the last century. I am a flight instructor and mountain guide and have been working for Paragliding Interlaken since 1997. I do the same things in my free time as I do at work: climbing, skiing and flying through beautiful Switzerland.

Beat Schwaller

Pilot

My name is Beat and I have 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.

Miki Fumio

Pilot

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.

Robert Küng

Pilot

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.

Nick Künzli

Pilot

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.

Kurt Krauss

Pilot

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.

Brendon Wolland

Pilot

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.

Jeronimo Piquero Saiz

Pilot

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.

Luke Nicol

Pilot

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.

Drew Moore

Pilot

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…

Lukas Hachen

Pilot

I started paragliding at the age of 17 and started flying commercially with Paragliding Interlaken since 2009.
I grew up in Utzenstorf and later moved to Zürich to complete my aerospace engineering degree. Skydiving, sailing, kitesurfing and skiing is on my hobbies list.

Matthias Trachsel

Pilot

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

Judith Theurillat

Pilot

Paragliding has been my hobby since 2001. I became a competition pilot (acro) and successfully took part in them for over 15 years. After the birth of my two children, I now enjoy flying as a part-time pilot with Paragliding Interlaken.

Marcel Geser

Pilot

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.

Chris Vuille

Pilot

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.

Daniele Sepziali

Pilot

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.

Simon Eymann

Pilot

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.

Krischa Berlinger

Pilot

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.

Mario Heller

Pilot

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.

Mathijs Groeneveld

Pilot

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.

Mike Kaufmann

Pilot

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.

Pascal Geebelen

Pilot

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.

Sebastian Meier

Pilot

I was born in Switzerland and grew up in the USA. In 2002 I discovered paragliding in the Dominican Republic and since 2007 I have been a tandem pilot and work in Interlaken. I prefer to spend my free time outside with my family and our dog.

Lea Wagner

Back office

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 for Mountainsurf at the Lake of Thun, you can usually find me in the mountains on my bike.

Frank Dimke

Marketing & Sales

Grew up in Germany and has now been with Paragliding Interlaken for over 15 years. After my training and studies, I traveled the world and ended up in Interlaken. Outside of work, I like to make music, go surfing or snowboarding.

Jenny Lee

Marketing & Sales

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.

Karin Hedman

Sales

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

Natascha Klos

Sales

I have been in Interlaken since 2019 and have been working for Paragliding Interlaken since 2022. In my free time, I like to go biking, hiking or snowboarding – depending on the season.

Celine Blaser

Sales

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

Berbel Siegerist

Sales

Born and raised in the beautiful Swiss Alps, I fell in love with nature at a young age. I have been working for Paragliding Interlaken since 2018 and enjoy looking into the sparkling eyes of our guests when they come back from flying.

Tim Warring

Driver

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.

Marco Reka

Driver

Walter Styles

Driver

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.

Anne Simon

Driver

After more than 20 years in medical and electrical engineering, I have been driving for Paragliding Interlaken since 2019. In addition to my work, I enjoy sports and love being outdoors with my dog.

Mike Cowen

Driver

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

Fidan Lekaj

Driver

I am 32 years old and have been driving for Paragliding Interlaken since 2023. I enjoy spending my free time with my small family and have a great passion for cars.

Daniel Schärz

Driver

I grew up in Interlaken and my passion is music. In addition to producing and DJing, I enjoy hiking and traveling. While driving, I enjoy showing our guests the beautiful mountain world of the Bernese Alps.

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