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It's an indescribable feeling to fly in the front row over the turquoise-blue Wolfgangsee and feel the wind directly. Your professional tandem pilot will take you safely into the air, show you the surrounding mountain peaks and lakes of the Salzkammergut and land you safely in St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee.

Experience the fascination of paragliding with the professionals at PeakFlyer : hover above the world and feel boundless freedom! The Zwölferhorn in St. Gilgen am Wolfgangsee offers us one of the most beautiful backdrops for this. A tandem flight is a double-seater flight in which you are accompanied by an experienced tandem pilot. You don't need any prior knowledge of it. The requirement is a body weight between 35 and 95 kg and the following physical fitness : surefootedness and jogging.

30 years of flight experience guarantee maximum safety! You start from the highest mountains in Salzburg! You don't need any prior knowledge to fly a tandem. Normal physical fitness is sufficient as a passenger. Everyone from 6 years or 25 to 130 kilos is suitable. Children under the age of 16 require parental consent. Our oldest passenger is 91 years young! If you have health problems, please clarify participation in a tandem flight with your doctor beforehand and inform us of this in good time. Since you have no connection to the ground when we are in the air, you cannot get dizzy and even the fear of heights is not a problem. In winter, your ski clothing is just right, because flying is just as cold or warm as skiing. Items you take with you, such as cameras, mobile phones and other valuables, as well as your wallet, must be properly stowed away. In the event of loss, we cannot assume any liability for this.

With tandem paragliding you experience the pure art of flying together with us professional tandem pilots. If you come as a couple or a group we will make sure that you can fly together or in just a few rounds. People think it is scary but they always say: "that was not scary at all! this was the most beautiful experience of my life!" We have many, many ways to tailor the flight exactly to your wishes. Of course on a good sunny day soaring high above the mountains like eagles do is an extra spice we can offer. But even the tranquil glide down the mountain is spectacular and unforgettable. Adrenaline junkies can also be serviced with more action than they hope for.

Enjoy aerial views of the City of Vienna and its surroundings on a 40-minute scenic flight from Stockerau. With window seats guaranteed, this flight features informative commentary from your pilot as you fly over the city of Vienna, then head over the river Danube and will lead past the old castle ruin Greifenstein and the monastery of Klosterneuburg. You'll cross the boarder of Vienna where you can see the entire city. We are flying over Vienna's famous fun-park "Prater" with it's most prominent sight the "Riesenrad" and the typical red wagons. On your way back we will pass Donauturm. With its 252 meters it stands so close to us up in the air you will think you could reach out and touch its tip while we fly past. Thereafter, we will fyl past the caslte Kreuzenstein and as your approach begins you will have a marvellous view over one of the biggest wetlands of Europe - the Donau Auen.

Get a whole new perspective on the city of Vienna by viewing it from the air. Unlike some helicopter tours, you are guaranteed to have a window sear, meaning you'll enjoy unobstructed views of the Danube, the old castle ruin of Greifenstein, Klosterneuburg monastery, Kreuzenstein Castle, and more.

With tandem paragliding you get to experience paragliding just like a solo pilot (you sit in front), yet with the comfort and safety of having a professional licensed tandem pilot "with you" all the time. Since the pilot does everything - preparation, start, photo, video, thermals, action flight, landing - anybody can do it from 20 kg (small child) to heavy persons (130kg). VIP-paragliding treats you like a Very Important Passenger by taking a bit more time and having a really nice time together. The flying is always good but you will not regret to book with us.

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

Surrounded by the Austrian Alps, UNESCO–listed Salzburg counts among Europe’s prettiest cities—but the only way to fully appreciate the views is from the air. On this Mt. Gaisberg paragliding tour, take to the skies in tandem with your guide and gaze over the medieval city to the dense forests, mighty rock faces, and soaring peaks beyond. All necessary safety equipment is included on your tour.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing excursions and embark on an unforgettable adventure with this tandem paragliding trip. Soar over the mountains just outside of Salzburg and take in birds' eye views of the Hochkönig, the Dachstein, and the Tennengebirge.

Get a bird’s-eye view over Lake Wolfgangsee and the nearby Falkensteinwand, soaring high into the air during a tandem paragliding experience. You’ll be safely strapped in alongside a private pilot, so your time in the air can be focused on the alpine views that abound. No previous experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure.

This tour is a great way to discover the jewels of Lower Austria in a day. Save hours researching and planning where to go by having a personalized itinerary organized for you. Cut the stress out of planning transport by having Vienna hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between dispersed sites in Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg, with time to explore the scenery at your own pace.

Flying over Graz and Styria