The 4 Best Scenic Flights in Switzerland

1.Discovery Flight Lucerne-Engelberg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $258Our pick

Meet in Lucerne for a tandem flight over the Alpine foothills near Engelberg, Lake Lucerne, or Mt. Pilatus. Certified pilots such as Toni, Florian, and Urs handle the flying while you take in the views. The flight lasts about 2.5 hours in total, with optional photos and video for CHF 40.

“Paragliding was one of the highlights of our trip in Switzerland! The guides made everything very easy for us to follow/understand & the views were unlike anything we had seen before. We highly recommend!!”

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2.Private Swiss Alps helicopter tour over snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 42 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 42-minute helicopter flight from Belp with your own pilot and group of up to three. Look down on the Jungfraujoch, Aletsch Glacier, Eiger north face, Schilthorn, Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. Headsets, clear cockpit views, and a FunFlights souvenir are included.

“The helicopter tour over the Swiss Alps was an incredible experience and well worth the cost. The check-in process was smooth, safety instructions were clear, and the staff were friendly and professional. Our pilot Oliver was knowledgeable, pointing out major peaks such as the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, and Mont Blanc, and he gave interesting background on the surrounding regions. The flight itself was very comfortable, with large windows providing excellent visibility from every seat. The entire route offered breathtaking views of glaciers, lakes, and mountain villages, and there were plenty of opportunities for photos. The ride felt safe at all times, and noise-cancelling headsets made communic...”

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3.Helicopter tour to the Stockhorn mountain, with great view to the Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Fly privately from Bern-Belp with up to two companions on a 26-minute FunFlights helicopter tour over Lake Thun and the Bernese Oberland. Your pilot, often Oliver or Patrick, points out Stockhorn, Niesen, Thun Castle, Spiez Castle, Bern, and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Headsets, fees, and a small souvenir are included.

“An experience we will always remember, the tour was spectacular! Not only a ton of fun but we also felt safe at all times. Would absolutely recommend!”

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4.Private helicopter tour to the Swiss Alps – see the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews

Fly privately from Bern-Belp with FunFlights Helicopter-Tours for 42 minutes over the Bernese Oberland. Your pilot, often Oliver, points out the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, Jungfraujoch, Interlaken, Lake Thun, and Piz Gloria. Headsets let you follow the commentary, and each passenger receives a souvenir.

“I wanted to see if there was any possibility of chartering a private flight for a special birthday while we were in Switzerland. From the initial enquiry to Oliver, the service and comms were fantastic.”

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