What to wear for tandem paragliding in summer and winter
Dress for the take-off, not for the valley. It is cooler up there, and in the air you also feel the wind.
Updated 2026-11-07
Why it is colder at the take-off
In the standard atmosphere the temperature drops by about 6.5 °C per 1,000 metres. First (2,150 m) is about 1,100 metres above Grindelwald (1,034 m), Beatenberg (1,370 m) about 800 metres above Interlaken (566 m). On the day it can differ, but count on it being clearly cooler.
Checklist
- Sturdy shoes with grip, for example trainers or hiking shoes. No sandals or flip-flops, you run a few steps at take-off.
- Long trousers and a windproof jacket, even in summer.
- Sunglasses, ideally with a strap.
- Sun cream in summer and in the snow.
- In winter: gloves, a warm layer and a thin hat that fits under the helmet.
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What to leave behind
Loose items like caps, scarves that flap, or a phone without a strap. Your pilot can film and take photos for you, usually CHF 40.
Questions before you fly
Do I need special clothing?
No. Normal outdoor clothes for the weather, sturdy shoes and sunglasses are enough. The pilot provides harness and helmet.
Can I fly in winter?
Yes. Flights over Interlaken run all year when the weather allows, and in winter there is also the flight from Männlichen. Wear gloves and a warm layer.
Flights mentioned
- Grindelwald-First flightCHF 220
- Winter flight MännlichenPrice on request
Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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- Paragliding in winter: tandem flights over Interlaken in the snowWhich flights run in winter and what to wear.
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