How do I get from Davos to Skydiving Ostschweiz?

Drive ~146 km north via the Prättigau valley, Landquart and the A13 motorway past Chur to Sitterdorf in Thurgau, approximately 2 hours.

What's the view like from altitude above Lake Constance?

On a clear day you can see Lake Constance (Bodensee) across three countries, the Appenzell Alps, Säntis, and further Alpine ranges to the south.

Licensed Skydivers
near Davos

Skydiving Ostschweiz in Sitterdorf (~146 km) is the nearest certified drop zone for licensed jumpers visiting Davos — Europe's highest city — with Pilatus PC-6 lifts and an active community.

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1,560 mDavos altitude

4,000 mExit altitude

CHF 40–60Per solo jump

Apr–OctSeason

Davos's Drop Zone Options for Licensed Jumpers

Davos, at 1,560 m, is the highest city in Europe and one of Switzerland's premier mountain destinations. Like many deep Alpine locations, skydiving operations are based on lower-elevation airfields where suitable terrain and airspace are available. The nearest certified Swiss DZ is Skydiving Ostschweiz in Sitterdorf, in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau), ~146 km north, with DZ47 in Grenchen as a secondary option considerably further west.

Skydiving Ostschweiz is an excellent, professionally run drop zone in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau), about 11 km from Lake Constance. The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is the workhorse aircraft, delivering consistent 4,000 m exits with views over the Bodensee, the Alpstein/Säntis massif, and on clear days all the way to the Graubünden. It's the natural DZ for licensed skydivers based anywhere in eastern Switzerland.

All FAI-recognised national licences are accepted. Bring your logbook and current licence card. Contact the DZ in advance to confirm check-jump requirements and check the weekend jump calendar.

Visiting Licensed Skydivers — Quick Info

📍Nearest DZ: Skydiving Ostschweiz, Sitterdorf TG — ~146 km from Davos

📋Licence: Any FAI-recognised licence accepted — bring your logbook

💰Jump price: Approx. CHF 40–60 per solo jump (4,000 m)

✈️Aircraft: Pilatus PC-6 Porter (Ostschweiz), Pilatus PC-6 (DZ47)

🌊Setting: Sittertal valley (Thurgau); Lake Constance and Alps from altitude

🔄Currency: Check-jump may be required after 90+ day break

Drop Zones near Davos

Two certified Swiss drop zones accessible from the Graubünden Alps.

Skydiving Ostschweiz — Sitterdorf TG

~146 km from DavosPilatus PC-6

The nearest DZ to Davos, located in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau). Professional operation with the iconic Pilatus Porter, consistent 4,000 m exits, and a strong eastern-Switzerland skydiving community. Beautiful lake and mountain views from altitude on clear days.

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Dropzone 47 — Grenchen SO

considerably further westPilatus PC-6

A longer drive west, but one of Switzerland's most active DZs with a strong freefly and RW scene. Worth combining with a Davos trip for a multi-day eastern-to-central Switzerland skydiving tour.

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Skydiving near Davos

1,560 mDavos city altitude

4,000 mExit altitude

55 secAverage freefall

200 km/hTerminal velocity

Licensed Skydivers near Davos — FAQ

Drive from Davos north via the Prättigau valley and Landquart, then take the A13 motorway past Chur and on toward the Thurgau/Lake Constance region, continuing to Sitterdorf. The total journey is approximately 146 km and takes about 2 hours depending on traffic. Sitterdorf has a small regional airfield with clear signs for the skydiving operation. Arrive early on weekends to get on the first loads.

On a clear day, jumping from 4,000 m above Sitterdorf offers remarkable views: Lake Constance (Bodensee) stretches across the northern horizon covering parts of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. To the south you can see the Appenzell Alps and Säntis (2,502 m). On exceptional visibility days, further Alpine ranges including peaks in Graubünden are visible. It's one of the most panoramic jump locations in eastern Switzerland.

Yes. Skydiving Ostschweiz has an active community covering freefly (head-down and sit-fly), RW/formation, angle flying, and wingsuit skydiving. The DZ welcomes visiting jumpers in all disciplines. Contact the manifest in advance to check coach availability for supervised jumps and to confirm experience requirements for wingsuit flying, which typically requires 200+ jumps and recent currency.

Skydiving Ostschweiz operates from approximately April through October, with the peak season being May to September. The Thurgau lowland weather window can extend slightly later into autumn compared to higher-elevation Swiss locations. Davos itself can see snowfall as early as October, but the DZ at lower elevation typically has better conditions. Always check the DZ's jump calendar and weather forecast before making the drive.

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