Mountain sports · paragliding
Carinthia looks even better from above
Floating above turquoise lakes and gentle green summits: paragliding belongs to this region the way Kaiserschmarrn belongs to a mountain hut. And you do not have to be a pilot for it, because tandem flights put it within everyone's reach.
Your first time: tandem
On a tandem flight you fly with a licensed pilot: you look around, the pilot steers. After a short briefing and a few running steps you are in the air, with the lakes below you. Flights range from calm panoramic circuits to something more adventurous.
The Gerlitzen Alpe, Carinthia's flying mountain
Just under half an hour's drive away is the Gerlitzen Alpe, one of the best-known flying mountains in Austria. Thanks to the reliable thermals above the lakes, on good days you will see dozens of wings in the air.
For pilots
Fly your own wing? The region has several take-off and landing sites and an active flying community. Bring your own kit and check the current local rules and the forecast on the spot.
When is the flying at its best?
The summer months give the most flyable days, but a clear autumn day above the turning forests stays with you as well. Flights depend on the weather; put yours early in the week, so there is room to move it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to fly?+
No. On a tandem flight you fly with a licensed pilot: after a short briefing and a few running steps you are in the air.
Where do people fly here?+
The Gerlitzen Alpe, just under half an hour's drive away, is one of the best-known flying mountains in Austria, thanks to the reliable thermals above the lakes.
What if the weather is against us?+
Flying depends on the weather. Put your flight early in the week, so there is room to move it. We will keep an eye on the forecast with you.
Good to know
Ask about a few nights and put your flight on the best day of the week; we will watch the weather with you.