Tandem paragliding in Ötztal

Far above the valley

Fulfill your dream of flying! Experience the Tyrolean mountains from a bird's eye view on a paragliding tandem flight.

Our experienced pilots will take you safely to the valley!

The Hoch Ötz flight area is located at the entrance to the Ötztal in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains. Due to the large difference in altitude of 1350m and the optimal orientation, it has been popular with hang gliders and paragliders for decades.

High above the mountains

Tandem flying

Ötztal Hoch Ötz

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Ötztal from a bird's eye view and take off with us. We can easily reach the starting point with the gondola lift.

Meeting point &

Directions

We meet at the valley station/ticket office of the Acherkogelbahn in Ötz.

The adress is:
Angerweg 13, 6433 Ötz

We then take the cable car together to the mountain top station. (Cable car ticket is not included)

at the starting point ready for the adventure
View of Lake Piburg

Tandem paragliding Ötztal

Process

When you arrive at the mountain station you will receive your equipment including a helmet and gloves.

After about a ten-minute walk we reach the starting point. There the glider is prepared for the flight and we practice the take-off run together so that you know exactly what to expect.

3,2,1, go… After a few steps, we take off into the third dimension, you sit in the comfortable harness and enjoy the breathtaking view.

Soft and in the last few meters, with almost no forward movement, we touch down on the large landing area and walk a few more steps. The earth has us again.

Flights & prices in Ötztal

1

classic

1350 meter difference in altitude 18-30 minutes

The CLASSIC flight in the Ötztal lasts 18 to 30 minutes and can be carried out at any time of the year and at any time of day. Our flight goes from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. Meanwhile you can enjoy the wonderful view.

€ 140,-
2

Classic Plus

1350 meter altitude difference 30-50 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.

€ 170,-
3

Superior

more than 2000 meters altitude difference approx. 60 minutes

With the SUPERIOR we fly for around 60 minutes and up to 3000m. Most of the mountain peaks are now below us and we start our sightseeing flight through the upper Ötztal. We fly past the Acherkogel towards Umhausen and get closer and closer to the main Alpine ridge with its glaciers. We climb up again, cross the Ötztal and fly towards the Inntal and over Lake Piburg.

Only possible from February to October, assuming there are thermals.

€ 220,-

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 Ötztal?

  • Wonderful panorama with the Ötztal Alps and Lake Piburg 
  • Great thermal conditions for longer flights
  • Family-friendly adventure mountain with many other activities on the mountain
  • Big difference in altitude of almost 1350 meters!
  • Area47 and top gastronomy directly in Ötz
over the Ötztal Alps
At the launch site ready to take off

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Tandem adventure

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