Get HIGH in Interlaken This Summer!
Check out the best ways to get ultimate airtime above the Swiss Alps this summer.
High Altitude Skydiving vs Double Airtime Paragliding
Interlaken has long been known as Switzerland’s adventure capital, and in summer, the region really comes alive. Long, warm days and rising thermal air currents make it the perfect time for adventure seekers looking to experience a birds-eye view of the Swiss Alps.
If your idea of a perfect summer day involves a hit of adrenaline, altitude, and amazing mountain views, there’s no better place to take to the skies than in Interlaken. When it comes to getting maximum airtime, two experiences stand out above all others:
- The High Altitude Helicopter Skydive with Skydive Interlaken
- The Double Airtime Paragliding Flight with Paragliding Interlaken
Summer Highlights: High Altitude Skydive vs Double Airtime Paraglide
How to Plan Your Summer in the Sky in Interlaken
Summer is the perfect time to take to the sky. Warm air rises, building thermal currents, and visibility stretches endlessly across the Alps. If you are looking for the biggest adrenaline kick or the longest scenic flight, summer conditions create the perfect environment to get HIGH. Literally.
Before choosing which activity is right for you, ask yourself one simple question: Do I want the most intense thrill of my life, or a longer, more relaxed airborne adventure?
Skydiving in Summer: High Altitude Skydive – Get HIGH!
If thrill-seeking is your language, the High Altitude Helicopter Skydive is the ultimate expression of adventure in Interlaken.
One of the most unique things to do in Interlaken, this experience takes altitude to the next level, and is the highest helicopter skydive available in Switzerland. After an extended scenic helicopter flight over the Jungfrau Region (with supplementary oxygen to help you with the altitude), you’ll jump from 18,000ft (5,500m) above Interlaken, for an incredible 80-second freefall — double the normal freefall time for a skydive. This intense sensory rush gives you unparalleled views over the Swiss Alps and plenty of freefall time to enjoy them.
Why Summer Is Perfect for High Altitude Skydiving:
- Clear summer skies
- Warmer air temperatures at altitude
- Incredible visibility across the Bernese Oberland
- Maximum freefall time and adrenaline
How extreme is the HALO Jump?
★★★★★ (5/5)
This is for true adrenaline lovers. If you want your heart pounding, your senses fully engaged, and a story to tell for the rest of your life, choose the High Altitude Jump.
Learn more: High Altitude – HALO Jump
Paragliding in Summer: Double Airtime – Extend the Magic
Paragliding offers a completely different way to experience Interlaken from the sky — and with the Double Airtime Flight, that experience lasts even longer.
Instead of a short glide down the mountain, Double Airtime flights use summer thermals to stay in the air up to twice as long, riding rising air currents and circling high above lakes, valleys, and mountain ridges.
This is flying in its purest, most elegant form. As you gain altitude, new perspectives are unlocked, and the adventure continues until you gently touch down in the center of Interlaken.
Why Summer Is Perfect for Double Airtime Paragliding
- Strong thermals mean extended flight time
- Smooth air and warm conditions
- Relaxed pace with time to enjoy the scenery
- A combination of gentle excitement and peaceful floating
How extreme is the Double Airtime Paraglide?
★★★☆☆ (3/5)
There’s excitement, altitude, and emotion, but the emphasis is on relaxation, soaking up the views, and the feeling of weightless flight rather than pure adrenaline. Learn more: Paragliding Double Airtime
Final Verdict: Which One Is Right for You?
- Choose the High Altitude Skydive if you’re a thrill seeker looking for the ultimate rush
- Choose Double Airtime Paragliding if you want a longer, more relaxed adventure with epic Alpine views
Or — if you’re really doing summer right?
Do both.
Interlaken is one of the few places on Earth where you can experience maximum altitude, maximum views, and maximum adventure, all in one destination.
This summer, don’t just visit the mountains.
Rise above them. Get HIGH in Interlaken.