Niederhorn – 1920

Niederhorn, launching from around 1,920 m above Interlaken in Switzerland, is a thermal and cross-country site reached by cablecar from Beatenberg. The one hazard to watch for is timing: as midday approaches, tailwind on launch tends to increase, so plan your launch window before that shift sets in rather than getting caught by it. As with anywhere in the Bernese Oberland, Swiss airspace here is genuinely complex, so check the current restrictions and any active danger areas before flying rather than assuming the sky is clear. Landing is at Interlaken-Lehn, with Interlaken-Höhenmatte as an alternative.

Launch & conditions

Toward midday, tailwind on launch tends to increase — plan your launch timing around that shift.

Getting there & local rules

Reached by cablecar from Beatenberg.

Local rules & hazards

Swiss airspace here is genuinely complex, so check the current restrictions and any active danger areas before flying rather than assuming.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Niederhorn – 1920, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Niederhorn – 1920 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.