Tandem Skydive Zermatt

Zermatt, in the canton of Valais, lies at the foot of the Matterhorn (4,478m) – arguably the most recognisable mountain silhouette on Earth. Its distinctive pyramidal horn, rising steeply above the Matter Valley, is visible from distances of over 100 km on a clear day. From 4,000 metres above the Valais Alps, you see not just the Matterhorn but the entire Monte Rosa massif, including Dufourspitze (4,634m) – the highest point in Switzerland – and the broad snowfields of the Pennine Alps stretching to the Italian border.

Zermatt is a car-free village accessible only by train, and the nearest certified tandem drop zones are further than for most Swiss cities. The closest options are Flying Devil in Les Eplatures (canton of Neuchâtel, approx. 110 km by road) and Swiss Boogie in Kappelen (canton of Bern, approx. 140 km). Both are reachable in 90–120 minutes and offer all-inclusive tandem jump packages from April to October.

The Matterhorn from altitude – a once-in-a-lifetime perspective

Most people see the Matterhorn from Zermatt's valley floor, or from the Gornergrat railway at 3,089m. A tandem jump exit altitude of 4,000 metres puts you above much of the surrounding Alpine terrain – a perspective that no gondola or train can match. The pyramid shape that makes the Matterhorn so distinctive is amplified from above, surrounded by the Monte Rosa glacier, the Zermatt Glacier and dozens of 4,000-metre peaks visible in every direction. The Italian Po Plain appears on the southern horizon on clear days. It is, without question, one of the world's great aerial perspectives.

Prices and booking

Tandem jumps near Zermatt cost between CHF 330 and CHF 400 per person, including equipment, briefing and the ascent flight to 4,000m. Book in advance – the drop zones serving the Valais region fill quickly in summer.