Photos: [Tycho] talk , http://shansov.net, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Johann Jaritz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ank Kumar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: [Tycho] talk , http://shansov.net, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Johann Jaritz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ank Kumar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
A paragliding morning explained from the ground
Your local guide
Fabian Brunner
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Highlights
- A launch slope explained from below
- Morning thermal winds over the valley
- Paragliders coming in to land
- Why this valley suits the sport
- A different angle on Höhematte
About this tour
This shorter session looks at Interlaken's paragliding scene from the ground, following the flight path from the launch slope above town down to the landing meadow. You see the hillside where pilots take off and the open grass where they come back down, with Fabian explaining the thermal winds that make the valley so well suited to it. It is a session about the sky as much as the town below it.
Fabian keeps the call short and focused on timing, since the best views depend on a few pilots being in the air. He answers questions about the sport itself throughout, without suggesting anyone needs to try it.
This suits anyone curious about why Interlaken became known for this in particular. It pairs well with the wider meadow session for a fuller picture of the valley.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Interlaken before heading out.
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Beatenberg Launch Slope 15 min
From the meadow, Fabian points up toward the launch slope above town, explaining how the morning thermal winds work.
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Höhematte Landing Zone 15 min
Back at ground level, he times the call to catch a few paragliders coming in to land, explaining the approach each pilot takes.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Interlaken: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Alplermagronen and Interlaken West, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Zurich time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Interlaken, showing you Beatenberg Launch Slope and Höhematte Landing Zone live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet using the link from your booking. I keep the phone pointed at the sky as much as the ground on this one.
Times shown in Zurich time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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