Paragliding World Cup Zell am See

Zell am See is located in the Salzburg region of Austria. It is one of Austria’s most important holiday destinations. The beautiful mountain landscape is best known for its snow-reliable ski resort. But during the paragliding world championships, many sports enthusiasts will discover the delights of the mountain world in summer. Zell am See is surrounded by glaciers over 3,000 meters high, as well as romantic, gentle hills. Summer holidays are also ideal, with an excellent range of leisure activities.

When the paragliding kings take to the skies in Zell am See, their stunts promise spectacular highlights. Not just Icarus or da Vinci—humankind has always been captivated by the sensation of floating through the air. The sight of paragliders battling for the world championship fascinates pilots and spectators alike. They will perform spectacular maneuvers selected in advance by the judges. Precision and skill in execution are evaluated to determine the winners. Other highlights include the awards ceremony and, of course, the victory celebration that follows.

The idyllic Alpine landscape around Zell am See offers paragliders ideal flying conditions. In good weather, they can climb to more than 1,000 meters above ground while traveling at 28 km/h. Holidaymakers can also try a tandem flight with experienced pilots or flight instructors. The tandem safety harness lets you experience the thrill of flying even more intensely.