Tandem Skydive by Plane over Interlaken

The tandem skydive by plane over Interlaken is a fixed-wing jump from about 4,000 to 4,500 m above the Interlaken area of the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, operated by Skydive Interlaken (skydiveinterlaken.ch). The base is at Mittelweg 11 in Wilderswil, about 5 minutes from Interlaken Ost by train, and the operator can be reached by phone at +41 33 222 58 48. The outing takes about 3 hours including briefing, the climb in the aircraft, a freefall and a parachute descent over the lakes and mountains. It is rated moderate: no previous experience is required because a tandem instructor is strapped to the participant and manages the parachute, but a reasonable level of health is needed along with the ability to follow instructions on the exit, body position and landing. Weight limits apply, and minimum age and medical restrictions should be confirmed with the operator before booking. A jumpsuit and harness are supplied, and visitors wear comfortable clothing and closed shoes. Instructors give a safety briefing, check the harness and equipment, and carry a reserve parachute as standard practice in tandem skydiving. The best season is May to September, when skies are most often clear; rain, low cloud and strong wind can postpone jumps, so a flexible schedule is advised. Prices of CHF 380 to 470 (about $467 to $578) per tandem jump are third-party estimates and should be confirmed with the operator, as should the cost of optional photo and video packages. Compared with the helicopter jump from the same operator, the plane option is typically the lower-priced of the two.