Paragliding · Salzburg
How to choose
6 tandem paragliding flights above Salzburg and the Salzkammergut, priced from 158 € to 219 €, with durations ranging from 1.5h to 2.5h. All but one are rated open to everyone with no prior experience required. Budget-friendly and short: the Werfenweng flights by Austriafly and FlyTandem start at 158,159 € for 1.5h. Mid-range and scenic: the Gaisberg and Wolfgang Lake options (169,179 €) extend the experience up to 2.5h, with the Zwölferhorn launch above St. Gilgen offering a lake panorama. Premium and thermal: the CLASSIC PLUS by FlyTandem at 219 € targets riders who want sustained thermal soaring over Werfenweng for up to 2.5h. One offer from Salzburg Paragliding is flagged "Occasionally sporty" , the right pick if you want a more dynamic flight from Gaisberg summit. Match your budget to duration: longer air time costs more, and thermals deliver the extra intensity.
6 offers available
Our picks
Best value
Tandem Paragliding flight over Werfenweng close to Salzburg, Bischofshofen
At 158 €, Austriafly's Werfenweng flight is the cheapest entry point for a 1.5h tandem experience open to all levels.
Maximum air time
Thermal CLASSIC PLUS Tandem paragliding flight from Bischling, Werfenweng, Austria
FlyTandem's CLASSIC PLUS thermal flight offers up to 2.5h in the air for 219 €, the longest thermal session in the lineup.
Best panorama
Tandem paragliding flight above Wolfgang Lake, near Salzburg
The flight above Wolfgang Lake launches from the Zwölferhorn and delivers a full lake-and-Alps view for 179 € over up to 2.5h.
Most dynamic flight
Tandem Paragliding Flight in Salzburg from the Summit of Gaisberg
Salzburg Paragliding's Gaisberg summit launch is the only flight rated "Occasionally sporty", with 4 spoken languages and a 179 € price tag.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most intense moment during a tandem paragliding flight?
Do you need to be fit or sporty to go paragliding in Salzburg?
Which flight gives the longest time in the air?
Is paragliding above Salzburg scary if you're afraid of heights?
What is the best time of year to paraglide around Salzburg?
Can the flight be cancelled due to weather, and what happens then?
Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
47.6754°N, 13.1100°EEquipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with ankle support and layered clothing: air temperature drops at altitude even in summer. All harnesses and helmets are provided by the operator, so you don't need to bring any gear.
Getting there
Flights depart from multiple launch sites: Werfenweng (Weng 149 or 211, about 60 km south of Salzburg), Gaisberg summit (accessible by car or public transport from Salzburg city), and the Zwölferhorn cable car in St. Gilgen for the Wolfgang Lake flight.
See also
Paragliding elsewhere
Other activities in Salzburg
Updated on 3 March 2026