Scenic flights in Central Switzerland – Pilatus, Rigus & Alps
Central Switzerland offers an exceptional variety of scenic flights and flying experiences amidst lakes, the foothills of the Alps, and striking peaks. Scenic flights in Central Switzerland range from classic vintage aircraft and biplane flights to military trainer and tandem paragliding experiences around Mount Pilatus and Mount Rigi.
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Your sightseeing flights in Central Switzerland in detail
With the Antonov AN-2, you can experience four scenic flights from Birrfeld, including the Rigi tour and the Mythen tour (CHF 250–350, approx. 1 to 1.5 hours), with the option of piloting the aircraft yourself, if possible. In an open-top Bücker Bü-133 Jungmann from Reichenbach, built in 1939, you'll fly over the Kandertal valley and the Bernese Oberland, complete with leather cap and goggles – either relaxed or with aerobatic maneuvers such as loops and rolls.
For a true warbird experience, take a flight from Reichenbach on the two Swiss military trainers, the Pilatus P-2 and P-3: the P-2, built in 1946, with its characteristic 12-cylinder inline engine, and its successor, the P-3, which served with the Swiss Air Force until 1994. Both flights take you over the Niesen and Stockhorn mountains and up to the iconic trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, with optional aerobatics. From Locarno, the Pilatus PC-7 will take you through the Gotthard region to the Matterhorn at speeds of up to 500 km/h, including loops, Immelmann turns, and split-S maneuvers – with the option to fly it yourself.
For those who prefer a silent experience, tandem paragliding flights depart from Mount Rigi, the "Queen of the Mountains," offering views of Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, and Lake Lauerz, or tandem paragliding flights from the summit of Mount Pilatus with panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Bernese Alps. Both flights can be booked without prior experience and can be customized from relaxed gliding to dynamic maneuvers.