Tandem-paragliding in Kössen

Josef Nindl with a passenger on a tandem flight in Zell am See

Are you ready for a very special experience?

Tandem flying in Tyrol is an incredible adventure!

We fly from Unterberg in Kössen at Kaiserwinkl.

It is not without reason that Kössen and the Unterberghorn are called pioneering places in the international hang gliding and paragliding scene: every summer countless paragliding enthusiasts come here because of the good thermals for panoramic flights, cable cars and infrastructure.

Kössen is probably the most famous flying area in Europe and has developed into a Mecca for the scene over the decades.

This is what happy guests look like

Unterberg

Kaiserwinkel

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Kaiserwinkl from a bird's eye view while paragliding and take off with us. We float silently past the peaks with the help of the updrafts and enjoy the view.

We can easily reach the starting point with the Unterberghorn gondola.

Meeting point &

Directions

We meet at the valley station/ticket office of the Unterberghorn gondola with the address: Thurnbichl 47, 6345 Kössen

We then take the gondola up the mountain together (the cable car ticket is not included).

Several pilots fly at the same time
Young lady flying tandem

Tandem paragliding

Process

When you arrive at the mountain, you will receive instructions and your helmet and seat belt will be put on you. After a few quick steps, we'll be gliding through the air on a tandem flight and your first panoramic flight.

Depending on the flight time, we land some time later at the landing site where we met.

Tip for tandem flying:

Top thermals on the Unterberghorn

Kössen and the Unterberg are undoubtedly one of the paragliding centers in Europe. The Unterberg also offers 3 different take-off sites depending on the wind direction and a landing site at the famous Paragliding Bar as well as a landing site at the gondola valley station.

The thermals are active early in spring and beautiful cross-country flights are often made from Unterberg. Also for longer tandem flights there are optimal conditions here.

Regular guest and Sepp on a superior flight high above the valley
Two people flying

The cable car at

Unterberghorn in Kössen

The mountain station of the gondola lift in Hochkössen is the starting point for numerous wonderful hiking and mountain tours, as well as for breathtaking paragliding flights. The idyllic mountain landscape and natural scenery alone are worth the drive up.

Once you have arrived at the mountain station, at 1,500 meters above sea level, the summit of the Unterbergerhorn offers an unforgettable panoramic view from Walchsee to Chiemsee as well as the peaks of the Hohe Tauern and the Wilder Kaiser.

The wide range of sights & attractions around the flight area will inspire you too.

Flights & prices in Kössen

1

classic simple

800 meters altitude difference 10 minutes

Der CLASSIC SIMPLE Flug dauert ca. 10 Minuten und ist ein Schnupperflug, ideal für Kinder und Frühaufsteher. Unser Flug führt von der Spitze des Berges hinunter zum Landeplatz. 

€ 100,-
2

Classic

800 meter altitude difference 15-20 minutes

The CLASSIC flight in Kössen lasts up to 20 minutes and can be carried out at any time of year and day. Our flight goes from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. Meanwhile you can enjoy the wonderful view.

€ 150,-
3

Classic Plus

more than 1300 meters height difference 30-40 minutes

On the CLASSIC PLUS flight we use the natural updrafts (thermals) and fly for more than 30 minutes. Amazing views from a higher altitude! If we don´t have enough thermals, the cheaper CLASSIC flight will be charged.

€ 200,-
4

Action

1200 meters height difference about 10 minutes

Looking for the maximum kick? Experience ACTION pure with a breathtaking action flight. Feel the G-forces and speeds up to 100 km/h with spirals, wing overs and more.

€ 160,-
5

superior

MORE THAN 1800 METERS OF ALTITUDE DIFFERENCE IN 45 MINUTES

On the CLASSIC SUPERIOR we fly for 45 minutes and up to 2800m. So we are flying even higher and longer over the mountains with incredible views. A very spectacular flight! Possible from february to october, thermals required.

€ 240,-
+

Photo/video

with the latest GoPro

During each flight, approximately 40 photos and videos will be taken of your experience. We use the best action cameras from GoPro.

If you feel like it, you can have the data transferred directly to your phone after the flight and can share and use it immediately.

€ 30,-

Why Falkenair?

1

Trust & Safety

You can rely on us both technically and organizationally
  • No costs in case of bad weather
    we postpone or cancel
  • Passionate pilots for over 20 years
    state tested and licensed
  • Full insurance
    during the flight
2

Maximum experience

experience an unforgettable flight
  • Fly with the best
    local flight instructors and tandem professionals with top ratings 
  • Control the glider yourself
    during the flight if you like
  • Try some ACTION
    without additional payment
  • Upgrade to longer PLUS flights
    during the flight, so you can decide flexibly
  • We speak several languages
    German, English, Dutch, Italian, Spanish
  • Top photos & videos
    with the latest GoPro action cams
3

thought of everything

An experience from the arrival to the journey home
  • VIP shuttle bus
    from the landing site to the valley station (cable car ticket not included)
  • Chilled beanbags
    in the shade for your viewers
  • After flight drink
    included for every passenger
  • Certificate & sticker
    to remember your tandem flight
Natalia Buman
Natalia Buman
January 23, 2024
Wonderful, unforgettable experience! Very helpful and friendly staff! Thank you very much!!!
Günter Scholze
Günter Scholze
January 13, 2024
Today, January 11, 2024, I had my first paragliding tandem flight from Schmittenhöhe/Zell am See into the valley. The pilot was very safety conscious and took great souvenir photos during the flight. I'm looking forward to spring so I can take a longer flight than today. So I can only recommend Falken Air. Update 1/13/24 I'm still fascinated by my flight. Actually, I was a bit afraid of it at first... but because I had already told a few people beforehand, I ended up flying. ...and it was just total freedom between heaven and earth. I think I felt like my spirit animal (Chinese) the eagle. So incredibly free and... I'm just still speechless, so beautiful....🙂🍀🙂
Chris Wearmouth
Chris Wearmouth
January 6, 2024
They were top notch. Made everything easy. The experience was worth it and more.
Julia Thurner
Julia Thurner
January 5, 2024
Great experience! Great weather, friendly, fast & competent handling. I felt really looked after and had a lot of fun flying. I can only recommend! Thanks again! 😊
Isabella Burr Medina
Isabella Burr Medina
January 1, 2024
It was wonderful. One of the best experiences of my life. You really feel like a bird in the air. You can tell Sepp is a professional, I felt very safe in the air with him. Can only recommend it 😊
Mandy Dehnel
Mandy Dehnel
December 31, 2023
Simply a fantastic experience!
Ronald Weidinger
Ronald Weidinger
December 26, 2023
Professional, trustworthy and uncomplicated, great experience, definitely again!
Gerlinde GLÜCK
Gerlinde GLÜCK
December 22, 2023
Cool flight in perfect conditions!
Karl Heinz Schmid
Karl Heinz Schmid
December 21, 2023
This was a particularly nice tandem flight with Josef. Started on the Schmittenhöhe in beautiful weather and optimal thermals. A really great experience to experience the altitude, the landscape, nature and flying. The wonderful view of Lake Zell, the snow-covered Kitzsteinhorn, the reservoirs, etc. - a uniquely beautiful experience. I can particularly recommend it. And the landing soft and delicate......

5 reasons

Why paraglide in Kössen?

  • Great view of the Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbühel Alps and Bavaria
  • gentle tourism with cheaper cable car and tandem prices
  • Great accessibility from Munich and Germany via the motorway
  • Nice activities before and after the flight with lakes and hikes possible
  • cheap accommodation and camping next door
Christina our tandem pilot with guest

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