Experience Lake Wolfgangsee from Above
How Your Flight Works:
Your paragliding adventure begins at the base of the Zwölferhornbahn cable car in the charming village of St. Gilgen. Together with your pilot, you will take a relaxing ride up to the 1,522-meter summit.
As you reach the top, a short 3-minute walk brings you from the mountain station to the takeoff area, where you will receive a comprehensive safety briefing and get ready to fly. Then, together, we take a few steps down the gentle Zwölferhorn takeoff, and the glider lifts us smoothly into the air.
Once airborne, you will find yourself comfortably gliding above the deep blue waters of Lake Wolfgangsee. Surrounded by the scenic panorama of Lake Fuschl and Mondsee, the iconic Schafberg, and the sheer cliffs of the Falkensteinwand, you will experience the magical feeling of flying above the Austrian Alps.
Your tandem flight over one of Austria's most iconic lakes concludes with a gentle landing in the valley in St. Gilgen, so you can easily continue exploring the lakeside.
Your Tandem Flight Options
Panorama & Thermal Flights
Enjoy a gentle glide or an extended thermal flight from the Zwölferhorn with breathtaking lake views. Your flight, your style: Action maneuvers are included in both flight options upon request.
Quick Flight Info
Requirements: Minimum age: 6 years. Weight range permitted: 20kg to 115kg. Must be able to run a short distance of about 30 meters.
Note: If you are over 90kg, it is highly recommended to book between 11:45 and 15:00 for best thermal and wind conditions.
What to Bring: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (hiking boots or running shoes), a jacket, and optional sunglasses.
Duration: Total time required for the experience: approx. 1.5 hours.
Meeting Point
Our exact meeting point is the Paragliding Basecamp, located directly next to the Zwölferhornbahn cable car station in St. Gilgen. It is conveniently situated just 30 meters from the main bus terminal. View Exact Meeting Point on Map
Your pilot will greet you here, and together you will head up the mountain to begin your paragliding adventure.
Getting to the Meeting Point
Parking: If you are arriving by car, you can easily park right in the Zwölferhornbahn cable car garage. Alternatively, a second public parking lot is located just 100 meters away. View optional Parking Location.
From Lakeside Towns (e.g., St. Wolfgang): You can reach St. Gilgen via a beautiful ferry ride across the lake. More about the Wolfgangseeschifffahrt
From Salzburg City: You can easily take Bus Line 150 from the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) heading to "Bad Ischl." Get off at the "St. Gilgen Busbahnhof" stop. View Bus Line 150 Schedule Bus departures are usually every half hour starting at 05:26 am.
Pro Tip: With the Guest Mobility Ticket provided by your accommodation, you have access to Bus Line 150 free of charge! Find out more about the Guest Mobility Ticket.
Important Booking Details
Cable Car Ticket: The cable car ticket to the summit is not included in the flight price and can be purchased directly at the station for approximately €32 per person.
Reservation: Once your booking is complete, you will receive an email confirmation containing a summary of all important details, including the meeting point link, what to bring, Transport and parking options.
Safety & Expertise: You will fly exclusively with highly experienced and state-certified pilots, whether from our core team or our exclusive flying school partners. Safety and professionalism are the foundations of every flight.
Weather: Paragliding depends on nature. If weather conditions are unsuitable to fly, we will contact you 1 or 2 days before to reschedule. If we cannot find a suitable date, you will receive a full refund or free cancellation.
Ready for a breathtaking alpine adventure?
Need more details? Find out more information about the experience on our General Information Page. Or curious about how the takeoff process works? Explore our dedicated Flight Process Page.