Tandem Paragliding Flight over Lake Königssee and Watzmann, Berchtesgaden

Gliding through the crisp Alpine air above the Bavarian Alps, a tandem paragliding flight in Berchtesgaden offers a breathtaking vantage point over one of Germany’s most magnificent natural landscapes. Rising to 1,874 metres above sea level, the Jenner mountain provides a premier launch ramp overlooking the Berchtesgaden National Park and the iconic 890-metre-deep glacial basin of Lake Königssee. As your wing catches the smooth thermal currents, the dramatic east face of the Watzmann massif opens up before you, displaying sharp rock ridges and lush alpine meadows. Floating silently above emerald-green waters, you will experience the pure freedom of non-motorised flight while taking in sweeping panoramas that stretch across the surrounding Berchtesgaden Alps.

Your adventure begins at the landing field near Gasthaus Kohlhiasl or at the Jennerbahn valley station in Schönau am Königssee, where you meet your certified local tandem pilot. After taking the gondola cable car up the mountain and enjoying a brief ten-minute walk downhill to the launch site, your pilot fits your harness and helmet before conducting a comprehensive safety briefing. Together, you will practice the take-off movement until you feel completely confident. A few steady running steps down the gentle slope are all it takes for the wing to lift you effortlessly into the sky. During your 10 to 20 minutes of pure flight time, you will glide silently high above St. Bartholomä church, looking down at the pristine waters of Lake Königssee and the surrounding alpine peaks. Every flight is conducted with a 1-to-1 pilot ratio, ensuring individual attention and safety throughout.

No prior experience is necessary to enjoy tandem paragliding over Lake Königssee, making this aerial excursion accessible to adventurous participants from 6 to 85 years old with a weight between 20 kg and 90 kg. Your local instructor handles all technical aspects of piloting, navigation, and landing, allowing you to relax completely and focus on the views. High-grade safety equipment, including certified passenger harnesses and helmets, is provided on-site. Groups are kept small with up to 10 participants per booking session, ensuring a personalized, unhurried atmosphere from initial greeting to final landing.

Flights operate daily from April to October, subject to favourable mountain thermal and weather conditions. Slots fill up quickly during the peak summer season, so book your tandem paragliding flight at Lake Königssee today to secure your spot in the skies above Berchtesgaden!