AFF Skydiving Course
near Davos

Earn your Swiss parachute licence with Eastern Switzerland's Alpine panorama beneath you — Skydiving Ostschweiz is about 146 km from Davos.

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8AFF Levels
1,560 mDavos altitude
from CHF 3,200Full AFF course
~146 kmNearest AFF DZ

AFF Training for Davos and Graubünden

Davos, the highest city in the Alps at 1,560 m, sits at the heart of the Graubünden mountain world. For skydiving licence training, Skydiving Ostschweiz at Sitterdorf Airfield in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau) is the closest AFF-certified option at ~146 km, a drive north via the Prättigau valley and Chur (A13) into the Thurgau countryside with spectacular mountain views en route.

AFF (Accelerated Freefall) is the internationally recognised path to a full skydiving licence. From a full-day ground school through 8 progressively independent freefall jumps, you develop the skills to fly solo. Exit altitude is 4,000 m — nearly the height of Davos itself plus another 2,440 m of freefall.

Your Swiss parachute licence, earned after consolidation jumps and a written exam, is FAI-recognised and accepted at drop zones across Europe.

AFF Course at a Glance

📍Nearest AFF DZ: Skydiving Ostschweiz, Sitterdorf TG — ~146 km from Davos
🎓Ground school: Full-day theory on freefall, canopy, and emergency procedures
✈️8 AFF jumps: Levels 1–3 dual, Levels 4–8 single instructor, solo by Level 8
📋Requirements: Min. age 16 (parental consent under 18), max. ~100 kg, good health
💰Course cost: CHF 3,200–4,500 depending on drop zone and progression
🏅Licence: Swiss parachute licence, FAI-recognised throughout Europe

Drop Zones Offering AFF near Davos

The nearest AFF-certified drop zones for Davos and the Graubünden region.

Skydiving Ostschweiz — Sitterdorf TG

~146 km from Davos

Eastern Switzerland's primary drop zone in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau). From ~4,000 m you can see across Lake Constance to the Alpstein/Säntis massif on the horizon. Full AFF programme, Pilatus PC-6 Porter to 4,000 m, German and English instruction.

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Dropzone 47 — Grenchen SO

considerably further west

One of Switzerland's most active AFF training centres. Worth considering for its large instructor team and frequent ground school dates. Pilatus Porter PC-6 to 4,000 m.

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Your AFF Journey — From Davos to Licensed Skydiver

1

Ground School

Full-day theory: stable body position, altitude awareness, emergency procedures, canopy control, and landing patterns.

2

Levels 1–3 (Dual)

Two instructors exit with you. Practice stable arch, altitude checks, and controlled deployment with hands-on assistance.

3

Levels 4–5 (Assisted)

One instructor accompanies you. Demonstrate turns, forward movement, and altitude discipline in freefall.

4

Levels 6–8 (Solo)

Your instructor follows at a distance. Nail your solo manoeuvres and earn the final sign-offs on your AFF card.

5

Licence & Beyond

Consolidation jumps, theory exam, Swiss parachute licence. Join the worldwide skydiving community.

AFF in Numbers

8AFF Levels
1,560 mDavos altitude
55 secAverage freefall
200 km/hTerminal velocity

AFF near Davos — Common Questions

Yes. Sitterdorf is the closest AFF-certified drop zone at ~146 km, a scenic drive north from Davos via the Prättigau valley and Chur (A13). Skydiving Ostschweiz is well-established with experienced instructors, and from ~4,000 m you can see across Lake Constance to the Alpstein/Säntis massif during freefall. DZ47 in Grenchen is a second option considerably further west if you prefer a larger operation.
No. AFF starts from zero — the ground school teaches you everything before your first jump. A tandem jump is often recommended as a preparatory experience, but it is not a formal requirement. Many students come directly to AFF ground school with no prior skydiving experience at all.
Most students complete all 8 AFF levels over 3–6 weekends. After your levels you'll need consolidation jumps to reach a minimum of 25 total, then sit a brief written theory exam. From starting ground school to receiving your Swiss parachute licence typically takes one season — weather permitting, you can be fully licensed within a single summer.
Sitterdorf lies in the Sittertal valley in the Thurgau countryside, about 11 km from Lake Constance. From 4,000 m you can see across Lake Constance (Bodensee) to the north and the Alpstein/Säntis massif and Swiss Alps filling the southern horizon, including peaks of the Graubünden range on clear days. It is one of the most distinct and open aerial views of any Swiss drop zone.

AFF Courses in Other Swiss Regions

Zurich Interlaken Bern Geneva Lausanne Lucerne Basel Grindelwald Lauterbrunnen Zermatt Davos St. Moritz

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Start Your AFF Journey above Eastern Switzerland

Contact Skydiving Ostschweiz to register for the next AFF ground school — about 146 km from Davos.

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