Safety and Standards for Skydiving in Interlaken

You never jump alone. By your side is always an experienced professional who has been in the air countless times and ensures your safety. Each tandem master has completed several thousand jumps, many even over 10,000. Regular training is mandatory to ensure every move is precise, allowing you to focus entirely on your experience.

Our skydive instructor meet Swiss and International standards and keep their qualifications up to date through continuous training. We operate according to clear standards that are recognized worldwide and undergo regular inspections.

• Certified according to the Swiss Skydive Quality Management System
• Regulations of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA)
• Member of the United States Parachute Association (USPA)

We use the latest technology with multiple safety measures. All systems are regularly checked to ensure every jump is safe.

• Main parachute and reserve parachute for every tandem jump
• Automatic Activation Device (AAD) that deploys the reserve canopys in emergencies
• Every parachute is regularly packed and inspected by professionals
• Aircraft and helicopters are maintained according to strict schedules

Our aircraft is the Super Grand Caravan C208B, specially modified for skydiving.

• Side-sliding jump door
• Space for up to 20 people
• Reaches jump altitude in just 15 minutes

We conduct our heli-skydives in collaboration with Air-Glaciers. This traditional aviation company based in Lauterbrunnen has stood for the highest professionalism and safety in alpine aviation for decades. Together, we ensure that your jump from the helicopter becomes an unforgettable experience.

We accompany you from the first step to landing. To help you focus entirely on the moment, we explain every step before the jump.

• Clear instructions and briefing on site
• Explanation of all movements and positions
• Tandem master is always in control
• You follow simple, clear instructions

To ensure your jump is safe, there are clear requirements:

• Minimum age: 12 years (12–17 years with written parental consent)
• Minimum weight: 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Maximum weight: 105 kg (231 lbs) for airplane skydive, 95 kg (210 lbs) for heli-skydive
• Minimum height: 140 cm (4.6 ft)
• Maximum height: 183 cm (6 ft) for heli-skydive, no limit for airplane skydive
• No heart or circulatory problems, no recent injuries
• Glasses and contact lenses are allowed, you will receive additional goggles
• A doctor’s medical certificate is required when at retirement age.

Jumps only take place under suitable conditions. Rain, snow, fog, wind, or foehn can lead to cancellations. In such cases, you can reschedule for free or receive a refund. As mountain weather can change rapidly, we often make decisions at short notice—sometimes just before your pickup in Interlaken.

All guests are covered by our liability insurance during the parachute jump. Personal accident insurance is not included in the price, so we recommend you arrange your own coverage.

For international guests, skydiving may be partially covered in travel insurance. Please check with your insurer.

Feeling apprehensive before the jump is normal. We guide you from the first step to landing, providing the confidence you need.

• Nervousness is part of the adventure
• Your guide is always by your side
• Clear routines build trust
• Many guests say nervousness disappears in free fall