Paragliding in Austria: The 15 Best Tyrolean Flights

1.Tandem paragliding in the Stubai Valley near Innsbruck

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Fly tandem above Neustift with Air 4 You, taking in the Stubai Glacier, Pinnistal, Nordkette, and Fulpmes. Your pilot handles the glider while you enjoy the view. The flight lasts about an hour, with safety equipment provided and photos and video available for purchase.

“Amazing, This is the first time I do something like this and love it. I felt safe all the time. I will repeat it some day”

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2.Neustift im Stubaital: Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 1 hour · from $147Best value

Meet pilots such as Ricardo, Peter, or Michl at Neustift’s Elferlift, ride the cable car uphill, and launch into a tandem flight over the Stubai Valley. Your pilot handles the flying while you take in the Stubai Glacier, Alpine peaks, and distant Innsbruck. Optional photos and video cost €30.

“Just remember to run , run , run down the hill. Do not oops slip and fall like I did lol. It was cold but what did I expect in January , right? The view was amazing!!!! What an experience”

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3.Paragliding & Tandemflüge with World Champion & Team, Stubaital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $163

Meet the Parafly team in Neustift, ride the Elferlift or reach Schlick 2000, then run about 10 meters and lift into the Stubai sky. Pilots including Dominic, Indy, and Hubi guide first-time flyers through the flight. Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, sunglasses, and a jacket.

“Dominic and Indy are awesome! Great experience! And great guides! I highly recommend it for families!”

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4.Tandem Paragliding Tirol, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $151

Meet pilots such as Peter, Ricardo, or Hubi at the Elfer Cable Car Station in Neustift. Ride up, take a few running steps, and glide above the Stubai Valley with views toward the glacier and Innsbruck. Safety gear and a flight certificate are included.

“The flight was great and the view was amazing ! The pilots were very nice too. I highly recommend if you're in Innsbruck !”

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5.Zell am See: Schmittenhöhe Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 1h 30m · from $187

Meet your pilot at the Schmittenhöhebahn station, ride up to 2,000 meters, and run into the air for a tandem flight above Zell am See. Pilots including Louis and Dominika provide the briefing, equipment, and return shuttle from Kaprun. Cable car tickets and optional photos cost extra.

“The paragliding was great with Dominika and Louis , both are really kind people and took care of everything, Best people to do paragliding, I hope to do again with them in Summer... Thank you...”

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6.Private Tandem Paragliding Salzburg Mt Gaisberg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $228

Fly tandem from Mt. Gaisberg with an experienced pilot and look down on Salzburg, forests, plains, and Alpine peaks. The flight lasts up to 20 minutes, with safety gear provided. Bring sturdy shoes and warm, weather-resistant clothing. Wolfgang is one pilot named in the experience details.

“This was on my bucket list of things that scare me. Wolfgang did a great job explaining everything. I had a great time.”

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7.Innsbruck: Paragliding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 1 hour · from $147

Meet your English or German-speaking pilot at the Elfer mountain station, then run a few steps and glide above Tyrol in a tandem paraglider. Flights usually last about 15 minutes, weather permitting. Pilots such as Reinhard, Reinhold, Bene, and Tim are praised for calm, clear guidance.

“Reason for 4 star rating is strictly base on communication experience. The fact that the morning was cancelled and we received no call or message to let us know it was not going ahead. We travelled all the way that morning just to get told that its been cancelled. However the next they arrange a taxi for us to be picked up from the hotel which they paid for but still had to make our way home which we had to pay for again. Putting all that to a side it was a fantastic opportunity not to miss. The experience in the sky was magical honestly it was so beautiful…”

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8.Mayrhofen: Paragliding Adventure With Soaring Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1h 30m · from $164

Meet your English or German-speaking pilot at Mayrhofen’s Penkenbahn, ride up to the launch point, and take a tandem flight above the Zillertal. You can request a calm glide or more action, including spirals and wing-overs. Pilots include Albin, Tobi, and Gavin.

“Mein Flug war wirklich super :) Ich durfte mit Tobi fliegen und er hat das alles perfekt gemacht. Ich habe mich zu jeder Zeit sicher und gut aufgehoben gefühlt und der Flug selbst war einfach nur genial *_* ich kann es nur empfehlen und werde bestimmt nochmal mit euch fliegen, wenn ich wieder in der Nähe bin. LG Jacky”

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9.St Johann in Tirol: Tandem Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m · from $176

Meet your English- or German-speaking pilot at St Johann’s gondola, ride 20 minutes uphill, then launch from 1,600 meters for a tandem flight over the Kitzbühel Alps. Your pilot handles the flight, but you may steer under instruction. Warm clothes, closed shoes, and extra cash are essential.

“Just a great fun experience, the views... WOW... September is a great season for this (was perfect weather)... thankyou Martin for a fun time”

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10.Salzburg like an eagle: tandem paragliding from Gaisberg

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 1 hour · from $233

Meet Hajo, Tom, or another VIP-paragliding.com pilot at Gaisberg’s summit, reached by bus 151 from Salzburg. After a short safety briefing, run a few steps and soar above Salzburg for roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Photos, GoPro video, insurance, and phone-safe filming are included.

“I had an amazing experience paragliding!! The company was great at communicating and accommodating my needs. The flight was breathtaking and the amount of knowledge and expertise that the guides have does not go unnoticed. They made sure I always felt safe and comfortable. The views were incredible and overall it was a wonderful experience!”

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11.Private tandem flight Classic from the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $206

Fly privately with a state-certified pilot from Schmittenhöhe, 1,200 meters above Zell am See. Choose a calm glide or more energetic turns, with pilots such as Sepp, Christina, Winni, and Roman. The lift ticket costs about €23 extra, and the flight runs year-round in suitable weather.

“Amazing experience. Really friendly and experienced team. Great with our teenagers too. Felt very relaxed, just sat back and enjoyed the ride :)”

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12.Mayrhofen: Private Paragliding Flight – All Levels – Freedom

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 7 days · from $164

Meet your instructor at Penkenbahn in summer or Penkenjochhaus in winter, then take a 20 to 25 minute tandem flight over the Zillertal Alps. Mario, Lorenz, and Flo are among the team members named for these flights. You choose between a calm glide and optional loops, spirals, or wing-overs.

“Was een heel mooie beleving. Zeker de moeite waard. Is niet goedkoop en houdt er rekening mee dat je ook nog apart moet betalen voor de lift naar boven en de foto’s en video’s. Samen nog een kleine € 50,00 pp extra. Desalniettemin erg cool om te doen en Mario en Laurens zijn prettige mensen.”

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13.Zell am See: Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour · from $233

Fly tandem from Schmittenhöhe with an English, German, French, or Dutch-speaking pilot. You can choose a normal flight or, in summer, a longer thermal flight. Pilots such as Hajo, Domi, Marco, and Dominique provide clear guidance, photos, and GoPro video.

“This is such an amazing and perfect experience!!! If you are planning to come to austria, this paragliding will definitely be the best thing in your trip. Hajo is very experienced and prioritised safety during the whole activity. He was very considering and provided glasses and skiing shoes. The take off and landing are very stable and the turnings the air were very peaceful. The GoPro recorded the whole flight and videos were fascinating. The overall experience was perfect and I will definitely do it again with Hajo if I come back to austria.”

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14.Villach/Ossiachersee: Paragliding “Panorama” Tandemflug

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $175

Meet the Flycenter Ossiacher See team, ride by shuttle and gondola toward Gerlitzen Alpe, then run into the air with a state certified tandem pilot. You get 20 to 30 minutes above Lake Ossiach and the Carinthian mountains, with English or German guidance and a small group of up to five.

“Super Erlebnis, immer wieder gern. Wir werden das wiederholen. Tolles Team vielen Dank.”

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15.Private Tandem Paragliding Werfenweng Mt Bischling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $236

Meet FlyTandem at Werfenweng and ride the cable car to Bischlinghöhe for a private tandem flight above the Tennengebirge. Pilots including Jack, Matthias, Walter, Jochen, Wolfgang, and Rupert have guided flights here. Expect 90 minutes to 2 hours overall, weather permitting.

“Such a blast. We did the Werfenweng option, Wolfgang asked my question really fast and me and my girlfriend were able to go there kind of last minute. The view, the experience and the adrenaline coming from this is unreal. A must for anyone!!! (Even if youre scared of heights like i am)”

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