Paragliding

Paragliding is the most simple and beautiful way to fly. We play with gravity, nature and its elements with almost unbelievable simplicity. Fly with us in front of breathtaking sceneries such as the glaciers of Mt. Titlis (3238 m/10623 ft) or from Mt. Pilatus (2128m/6982 ft) above lake lucerne and discover the swiss alps from bird’s eye view as you was always dreaming about.


Freeminds Paragliding was founded in the year 2005 by Urs Estermann in Engelberg. The name describes in one word the fascination of free flying and why we want to do it every day: The possibility to watch the world from above with free minds. Our pilots could adorn itself with decades of experience – but in fact there are other reasons making the difference for the passenger and its ultimate experience. The tandem pilots of the Freeminds Paragliding Crew are the real local experts, live their passion and have a large portfolio in paragliding.

Anyone who can run a few steps can fly with us, afraid of vertigo is no problem. Explore and escape the ordinary together with a real local expert.

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BHMJR
BHMJR
11 August 2022
Cant beat the view! Me and my children loved paragliding with CAP Paragliding. Both instructors were very friendly and we all felt completely safe throughout the ride.
milo46286
milo46286
12 July 2020
Familienausflug der Extraklasse mit absolutem WOW-Effekt Familienausflug der Extraklasse mit absolutem WOW-Effekt und Wiederholungsgarantie !!!Die Flüge am 10.07.2020 waren super, die Kids und wir hatten eine Menge Spaß, werden dieses Erlebnis sicher nicht vergessen und bestimmt nochmal wiederholen. Die Piloten ( in unserem Fall Urs und Florian ) waren super nett, zuvorkommend und haben alles sehr gut organisiert und haben uns ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschert. Liebe Grüße aus Dorsten.
AmyyyR
AmyyyR
8 February 2020
Wow! This had to be one of the best things I've ever done in my life! It was truely incredible and worth every cent. The staff were super friendly and made booking easy. I was scared and had a bit of a cry before taking off and they were just so lovely to me and made me feel comfortable. They even dropped us off at the ski lodgr afterwards. I have nothing bad to say about my experience
Chantelle C
Chantelle C
20 January 2020
Just.. Wow!!! Quck review: 10/10 would recommend to everyone! Do it! You won't regret it! Feel safe from start to finish with amazing views!!!Extended review: So, it's mid-January and I decide to book the panoramic flight - which isn't the best idea because of conditions and the cold, even Yrs (I hope I wrote that correctly l) says so. but hey, don't ask, don't get. So I booked (online through their website) which was so easy! I paid online too, but you can pay them in cash if you prefer. It was really easy to catch the free shuttle bus to the pick up location (Brunni) where we took the Cable car to the top, as well as the ski lift. The views were breath taking, the sun was out and the sky was clear. The wind was ready!! Neither of us could believe it! Next thing I know, we are running as fast as we can (towards what looks like a cliff edge but is actually just a steep hill, and then we are flying! Now this is where it gets hard to put into words the experience, so I'll just leave it at this: Paragliding is now hands down my favourite activity, not only do you get to fly like a bird and experience amazing views, you get a feeling of being carefree! However, doing paragliding with Freeminds will have you feeling safe, secure and carefree from start to finish. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to have an amazing experience! Thank you so much Yrs for an amazing flight! I'll definitely be back!
Hannah T
Hannah T
14 December 2019
Amazing Paragliding Adventure We had the most amazing time paragliding in Engelberg! Guides were incredibly flexible suggesting a change in flight days due to weather and visibility. Guide were fun, and very well coordinated - amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone.
Dotzbink
Dotzbink
1 October 2019
BEST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE Paragliding is one of my bucket list, but unfortunately we only have limited time at Switzerland, thanks God we find Freeminds Paragliding who wiling to take us fly at 5 PM, they waited for us, after our schedule done and take us to the most beautiful place to do paragliding! We can see both beautiful summer mountain (all green) and wonderful snowy titlis mountain (all white), like a dream (PERFECT SPOT)! They even pick us up at the best place for us, thank you for wonderful experience! You guys are the best paragliding expert! They make our paragliding experience unforgettable, nothing to worry because we feel extremely safe with them, they explained everything so we understand, makes us confident and take us fly! They even give awesome photos and videos 🙌🏼 I recommend this tour for all of you, paragliding is a must even just once in your lifetime!!
Hermann
Hermann
2 September 2019
Absolut professioneller Tandemflug mit Urs! Danke Es war für mich eine mega tolle Erfahrung mit einem so professionellen Piloten unterwegs zu sein. Bei bestem Wetter wurde mir viel erklärt über das fliegen und das sogar länger als geplant Herzlichen Dank an Urs
Shakeim
Shakeim
26 August 2019
Exhilarating I'm not a thrill seeker but wanted to try something new. These guys are very experienced and help ease your nerves with some jokes. I never once felt like I was in danger and had a great experience. I highly recommend these guys, even if you're scared.
Rami A
Rami A
16 August 2019
Panorama paragliding in brunni As adrenalin lover i really enjoyed this activity! I was lucky that the weather was perfect and the wind was on my side ! This team are really professional and they know what to do and make the passenger enjoy to the max. Thank you freeminds to make my day with the good interaction and fast communication.
fly_with_other_andy
fly_with_other_andy
28 July 2019
A great time in great hands. Urs is one of the best pilots I know, and I know a lot after 10 years of flying in Switzerland. He offers a tailored experience for each passenger and list to maximise the time an excitement in the air. You simply can't do better than to fly with Urs.
Mathias Vogt
Mathias Vogt
2 July 2022
Sehr cooles Team, super Service und eine unbeschreibliche Flugerfahrung. Vielen Dank.
Rich D’Addabbo
Rich D’Addabbo
20 January 2021
I did this trip with my two adult sons Nov 2019 and still talk about it to this day it was so much fun. Very professional group and I felt completely safe the entire time. I have recommended to friends to do this.
Alain-Ch Degroot
Alain-Ch Degroot
10 August 2020
Freeminds are top notch paragliding team, i could not recommend better choice
Yasir Zia
Yasir Zia
8 March 2020
All needed information well presented on their website
Matthias Schär
Matthias Schär
22 February 2020
Einfach perfekt mit einem super Guide! Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Flug! Sehr gerne wieder:)
Murat Afsar
Murat Afsar
1 February 2020
Schöne Ansicht tolle Zeit Spass haben Eğer turist iseniz buraları çok iyi eğlenceli kayak kızak alanlarının olduğu dağların arasında güzel bir alan manzarası müthiş.
Chantelle Cable
Chantelle Cable
21 January 2020
I had such an amazing experience paragliding with this company. I had never paraglided before and they made me feel safe and kept me informed from start to finish. We were so lucky to have such a beautiful day for mid-January, and this is a memory I'll cherish forever! Is a must-do for the swiss Alps 🙂

OFFER

The exact flight duration depends on weather and thermal activity.
Prices excl. cablecar

Tandem-Flight “Taster”
CHF 180.-
Flight duration 5-10min
Flight spot/area:
We choose the best flight spot depending on actual weather conditions.

Tandem-Flight “Lucerne” CHF 195.-
Flight duration 8-15min
Flight spot/area: We choose the best flight spot depending on actual weather conditions.

Tandem-Flight “Engelberg” CHF 200.-
Flight duration 10-15min
Flight spot/area: Brunni-Engelberg/Grafenort

Tandem-Flight “Rigi” CHF 225.-
Flight duration 15-20min
Flight spot/area: Rigi-Arth/Goldau

Tandem-Flight “Pilatus” CHF 265.-
Flight duration 20-25min
Flight spot/area: Pilatus-Kriens/Luzern

Tandem-Flight “Privatpilot” CHF 560.-
Flight duration 60-120min
Flight spot/area: We choose the best flight spot depending on actual weather conditions.

Photo & Video Service CHF 40.-
Spectacular photos & videos of your flight copied to your mobile phone.

Double Airtime CHF 60.-
If thermal conditions allows us you have the possibilty to double your airtime.

BOOKING

We have suspended operations until November 9th

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Payments will be fully refunded if a booking/flight should be impossible due weather or availability. 

We will need 2 hours for the whole activity. The available time slots are depending on the season.

We kindly ask for your understanding that paragliding is absolutely weather-dependent. Therefore, we often have to adjust the desired time slots individually. We try to respond as good as possible to the desired  booking times.

Email: fly@freeminds.ch
Phone & Whatsapp: +41 79 772 93 88

YOUR SAFETY…

…is our pilots supreme principle! The FREEMINDS Paraglide crew is a group of professional tandem pilots who all have completed extensive training according to the guidelines of the Swiss Hang Gliding Association and the Federal Office for Civil Aviation. We all fly only with current, certified annually and professionally tested material and are insured by the Swiss Hang Gliding Association. Our Team can rely on the experience of several thousand tandem flights with happy passengers.

Paragliding is NOT a risk sport. Depending on wind conditions, it is necessary to make a few steps in alpine terrain. This does not require any special physical requirements. Heavy loaded weight affect in higher take-off speed, thats why we kindly ask you to inform us before booking if you should be heavier than 100 kg/220 lb.

Possible accidents such as stumbling at take-off run which can not be declared as a fault of the pilot would be covered by conventional accident insurance or travel insurance supplements which are generally recommended for travelers. The liability insurance of our pilots covers CHF 5 millions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please click or tap the heading to read the desired paragraph:

1. Address and contact

Freeminds Paragliding
Chälenrain 38
6053 Alpnachstad
Switzerland

+41 79 772 93 88
fly@freeminds.ch

2. Registration, booking and voucher order

By signing up, reserving or ordering a voucher by email, telephone or booking form, you acknowledge these general terms and conditions as an integral part of the contract between you and the organizer.

3. Terms of payment

Vouchers must be paid within 10 days and are only valid after receipt of payment and can be redeemed for 2 years from order date. Online and short term (phone / email) bookings have to be paid in advance in cash, with Maestro / credit card or due banc transfer at least 3 days before the activity day. Failure to make timely payments entitles the organizer to retain the services, to terminate the contract and to demand cancellation costs pursuant to paragraph 4. Vouchers can not be returned and refunded. A voucher is a securitiy and must be brought to the flight, in the case of loss there is no substitute and no equivalent value.

4. Change of the flight schedule by the customer before the beginning of the activity

The flight schedule must be changed at least 5 days before the booked date.

For short-term changes, cancellation costs will be charged:

  • Cancellation or modification of the date up to 24 hours before the booked date: CHF 100.- per passenger.
    The remaining amount of a voucher can not be refunded.
  • Cancellation or change of the date shorter than 24 hours before the booked date: Full booking amount according to our offer list.
  • From 1.5.2020, our payment provider Stripe.com will charge the transaction fees of 2.9% + CHF 0.30 per payment even for refunds. So if you have booked online our experience flight for CHF 200.- and the weather does not allow a flight, Stripe will refund you CHF 193.90.

Delayed appearance or non-appearance shall be considered as cancellation. The full booking amount according to our offer list is due.

If the customer can only participate to a limited extent due to the delay, no refund will be given.

5. Cancellation by the organizer

The organizer can cancel the activity if participants give reasons for this by means of actions and omissions. In this case, the cancellation provisions pursuant to paragraph 4 shall apply. Should the weather and nature conditions, official measures, force majeure, security or other causes considerably complicate, jeopardize or make the activity impossible, the organizer can abort or cancel the activity at any time.

From 1.5.2020, our payment provider Stripe.com will charge the transaction fees of 2.9% + CHF 0.30 per payment even for refunds. So if you have booked online our experience flight for CHF 200.- and the weather does not allow a flight, Stripe will refund you CHF 193.90.

6. Termination of the activity by the customer

Should the participant cancel the activity or leave it early, no refund will be given. Any additional costs will be borne by the participant.

7. Flight time and take-off / landing zone

The duration of the passenger flight depends on the weather conditions. The start and the landing place can be freely selected by the pilot according to wind / weather conditions.

8. Participation requirements, conditions of participation

Good health is a prerequisite for all activities. Participants undertake to inform the organizer about possible health problems. Participants must under no circumstances be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Passengers under 16 years of age require the permission of a legal guardian. If there is no legal guardian at the flying location, the permission must be given in writing. The customer undertakes to comply with the conditions of participation and strictly follow the instructions of the organizer, the pilot and the helper. If the conditions of participation are not fulfilled or the instructions are not followed, the organizer can exclude the participant from the activity. In the case of exclusion before the start of the activity, the cancellation provisions according to paragraph 4 apply, after the beginning of the activity there is no refund.

9. Insurance

Paragliding is an adventure sport. Possible accidents such as stumbling during the run for which the pilot can not be blamed are covered by conventional accident insurance or travel insurance supplements, which are generally recommended for travelers and compulsory for Swiss workers. If you are not covered by such an accident insurance, we can offer additional insurance for CHF 20.- per flight. It is the duty of the passenger to make the pilot aware of the situation before the flight. The liability insurance of our pilots covers CHF 5 million.

10. Liability

10.1 Failure of service , reduced service
In the context of these general provisions, the organizer will compensate you for the loss of agreed but not provided or poorly performed services, provided that an equivalent substitute service could not be provided on the spot and there is a fault on the part of the organizer.

10.2 Exclusion of liability
If the organizer submits the execution to a third party, he is not liable for his actions and omissions. In particular, the organizer is not liable for damages resulting from acts or omissions of the pilot which are not connected with the contractually agreed performance. The organizer is not liable for damages resulting from acts of third parties, other participants, the participant (in particular point 8), force majeure, natural events, official orders, etc. or due to delayed return. If a participant does not comply with the instructions of the organizer or pilot, etc., no liability whatsoever shall be on the part of the organizer.

10.3 Special conditions of liability
The carriage of our tandem flights is NOT subject to the liability provisions of the Ordinance on Air Transport dated 17.08.2005. The liability of the pilot or contracting party to the passenger is limited to CHF 5 million.

10.4 Non-liability
Liability for outsourcing is governed by the relevant provisions of the law. If these general terms and conditions of contract stipulate more stringent liability requirements, liability limitations or disclaimer, these shall be applied

11. Applicable law and jurisdiction

Swiss law is applicable. As the exclusive court of jurisdiction the parties agree Obwalden (OW)

12. Legal information about the website

All information, documents or other information on the websites of freeminds.ch, paragliding-engelberg.ch, paragliding-brunni.ch and paragliding-titlis.ch are subject to the following provisions. Please read this carefully. By using and / or retrieving information and documents from the websites listed above, you expressly agree to the following terms:

12.1 No offer / guarantee exclusion
The purpose of the websites is to provide information about our services. They are not an offer in the legal sense. The websites have been developed to the best of our knowledge but no guarantee is given that the information, documents or other information provided is error-free and complete.

12.2 Limitations of liability
The operator of the above mentioned websites is in no case liable for any direct or indirect damages and consequential damages resulting from the use of information and material from the web pages or through the access via links to other websites. We do not warrant that any information, documents or other information accessible through any of its websites is free from viruses or other harmful components.

12.3 Links to other websites (links)
It is possible to get links to other sites on our website, which will not be maintained by us. Such external Internet addresses contain information that is created, published, maintained or otherwise made available by organizations and natural or legal persons who are legally independent of us. We are not responsible for the content of these pages, nor do we approve, endorse or confirm any information contained on external sites or in linked sites.

12.4 Privacy Policy
All personal data are processed according to the applicable data protection regulations. However, we can not assume responsibility and / or liability for data protection. If we receive data from you via the Internet, these are not passed on to third parties and are only used for the desired purposes.