What's the best route from St. Moritz to Skydiving Ostschweiz?

Over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13) is approximately 201 km and about 2 hours 45 minutes by car.

Is Skydiving Ostschweiz good for visiting international jumpers?

Yes — all FAI licences accepted, English spoken. Bring your licence card and logbook. A check-jump may be required on your first visit.

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Skydiving Ostschweiz in Sitterdorf (~201 km) is the nearest certified drop zone for licensed jumpers visiting the Engadin valley: Pilatus PC-6 lifts in the Thurgau countryside, reachable in under 3 hours.

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Piz Bernina 4,049 mAlpine backdrop

4,000 mExit altitude

CHF 40–60Per solo jump

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St. Moritz's Drop Zone Options for Licensed Jumpers

St. Moritz sits at 1,856 m in the upper Engadin valley, flanked by Piz Bernina (4,049 m) and a string of glaciated 4,000 m peaks. As with other high-altitude Alpine resort towns, skydiving operations are based on lower-elevation airfields with suitable terrain and airspace. The nearest certified Swiss DZ is Skydiving Ostschweiz in Sitterdorf, in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau) (~201 km north).

Skydiving Ostschweiz is an established, professionally run drop zone with Pilatus PC-6 Porter aircraft, consistent 4,000 m exits, and an active community of licensed skydivers covering freefly, RW/formation, and wingsuit disciplines. The DZ is about a 2 hour 45 minute drive from St. Moritz over the Julier Pass via Chur (A13).

All FAI-recognised national licences are accepted. Bring your logbook and licence card. A check-jump may be required on your first visit or after a 90+ day gap in currency. Contact the DZ ahead of time to check the weekend jump calendar and confirm availability.

Visiting Licensed Skydivers — Quick Info

📍Nearest DZ: Skydiving Ostschweiz, Sitterdorf TG — ~201 km from St. Moritz

📋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

🌊Setting: Sittertal valley (Thurgau); Lake Constance from altitude, a contrast to the Engadin Alps

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

Drop Zone near St. Moritz

The nearest certified Swiss drop zone, reachable in under 3 hours from the Engadin.

Skydiving Ostschweiz — Sitterdorf TG

~201 km from St. MoritzPilatus PC-6

Professional drop zone in the Sittertal valley (Thurgau), the natural eastern-Switzerland DZ for visiting jumpers. Pilatus PC-6 Porter aircraft, 4,000 m standard exits, and a welcoming community across freefly, RW and wingsuit disciplines. All FAI licences accepted; bring your logbook.

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Skydiving near St. Moritz

4,049 mPiz Bernina summit

4,000 mExit altitude

55 secAverage freefall

200 km/hTerminal velocity

Licensed Skydivers near St. Moritz — FAQ

The most direct route from St. Moritz to Sitterdorf runs over the Julier Pass to Tiefencastel and Chur, then north on the A13 motorway toward the Thurgau region, and finally local roads to Sitterdorf. It is approximately 201 km and about 2 hours 45 minutes when road conditions are clear. The route is straightforward on Swiss roads, and Sitterdorf airfield is clearly signposted once you reach the Amriswil area in Thurgau.

Yes — Skydiving Ostschweiz is accustomed to visiting jumpers from across Switzerland and neighbouring countries (Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein). German is the primary language at the DZ, and English is spoken by instructors and most regular jumpers. All standard FAI-recognised licences are accepted. Bring your current licence card and logbook; a check-jump may be required on your first visit or after a long break.

Skydiving Ostschweiz primarily operates on weekends during the main season (May–September), with some weekday operations possible during peak summer months. If you're flexible with your schedule in St. Moritz, planning your jump day for a Saturday or Sunday gives you the best chance of full operations and organised loads. Contact the DZ directly to check weekday availability before making the drive.

Skydiving Ostschweiz hosts an active freefly community (head-down, sit-fly, head-up), RW/formation groups, angle flying, and wingsuit skydiving. Canopy piloting is also practised by experienced jumpers. The DZ welcomes visiting jumpers in all disciplines — contact them in advance if you want coach-led jumps or have specific experience requirements to discuss.

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