Interlaken, Switzerland

Stylized landscape portrait of Interlaken near Interlaken / Beatenberg, Bernese Oberland

Paragliding Flight Atlas · Bernese Oberland

Interlaken

A valley squeezed between two lakes and three famous peaks, with the landing field arriving improbably close to the café tables.

Atlas take

The retrieve can end in the middle of town, which feels suspiciously civilised

Interlaken is an alpine lake and valley launch near Interlaken / Beatenberg, Bernese Oberland. Pilots know it for landings near the centre of Interlaken, views toward the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, and a landscape framed by Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

Flying characterMountain thermal, Valley flying, and Tandem and recreational flying
Best fitA compelling but actively managed Alpine flying area. Treat current Deltaclub Interlaken launch/landing status, airspace and traffic procedures as the decision point; its published notices include a private-pilot closure at Chalet and daily checks for Meiringen airspace activation.
Best monthsCheck current local guidance

Choose your path

Make the trip work your way.

Current site guidance

Check visitor access and site status.

Use the responsible local source to confirm the current requirements before committing to independent flying.

Read the official Interlaken site board

Local support

Make the practical side easier.

Licensed visiting pilots seeking English-language private guiding or supervised flying, plus equipment rental, repair and reserve-packing support in the Interlaken region.

Chill Out Paragliding

Carry this flight home

Pick your story.

InterlakenShop Interlaken
LAUNCH & FLIGHT CO. Interlaken | Coffee Before CloudbaseInterlaken | Coffee Before CloudbaseLAUNCH & FLIGHT CO. 3″×3″ Interlaken | Stick It Where the Alps BeginInterlaken | Stick It Where the Alps Begin
Mountain thermal and Valley picks
BIG / EARS / ENERGY | Fold Tips, Not StandardsBig Ears Energy StickerGaggle | Thermal Traffic JamThermal Traffic Jam Tee

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