Your vogelfrei tandem pilots
As the first full-time tandem flight company in the Allgäu with more than 30 years of flying experience, our licensed team of experts guarantees you a first-class experience and maximum safety when tandem paragliding all year round.
We love being in the mountains with a paraglider and look forward to inspiring you with our passion.
Rainer
Scheltdorf
“For me, flying means absolute freedom, being light and immersing myself in another world.”
Flying since 1991, flight instructor since 1993
Tandem instructor, pilot examiner
Winner of the German Cross-Country Flying Cup Tandem
German record target flight & first tandem crossing of the Alps
Over 9000 tandem flights
Founder of flyzone, co-owner of vogelfrei
Tobias
Böck
“Paragliding has had a huge impact on my life.
I am grateful for that!”
Flying since 2009
DHV flight instructor / tandem instructor
VDBS mountain hiking guide / certified event manager (comm.)
Flight from Mt. Blanc
Over 5000 tandem flights
Co-owner of vogelfrei
Manuel
Nübel
“I was able to fulfill my dream of flying – just like winning the World Cup – with my paraglider!”
Has been flying since 2005
Red Bull X-Alps 2015- 2021
National team 2010 and 2014
German Open winner 2014
World Cup winner 2013
Co-owner of vogelfrei
Oliver
Rössel
“More than 30 years ago, Olli followed the call of the mountains and moved from the Rhineland to Oberstdorf because of flying.”
Has been flying since 1988
Winner of the overall World Cup 2004
Vice World Champion with the team
Multiple German Champion / Cross Country Cup winner
Former member of the German national team
Over 5000 tandem flights
Michael
Gebert
“As a flying globetrotter, I feel at home everywhere!”
Has been flying since 1993
DHV flight instructor
Two-time German junior hang gliding champion
Four-time Red Bull X-Alps participant
Co-owner and travel guide at flywithandy.com
Sebastian
Hohn
“The passion for flying has stayed with me to this day and I am happy to pass it on.”
Flying since 2007
German Paragliding League 2010-2015
282 km flight from Osterfelder (FAI triangle)
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Mechanical Engineering
Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy
Over 5000 tandem flights
Andrea
Niederacher
“Even as a child, the Oberstdorf mountains were Andrea’s big playground.”
Paraglider pilot since 1986
Hang glider pilot since 1990
Winner of the German Open 2003
Multiple winner of the German Cross-Country Cup
Over 4000 tandem flights
Michael
Laughs
“I’m so passionate about flying that I spend every free minute in the air.”
Glider pilot since 2005
Paraglider pilot since 2015
RedBull X-Alps 2021
DHV-certified flight instructor assistant
Test and acrobatics pilot
Mountain rescuer
Andreas
Maier
“For me, the fascination of flying is renewed every time I take off.”
has been flying since 1990
DHV-certified flight instructor, tandem instructor
DHV-certified performance trainer
DHV examiner
Tour guide
over 4000 tandem flights
Dominik
Bartenschlager
“For me, being out and about in the mountains is an intense experience of the landscape, which is intensified by a shared experience on a rope or under a paraglider.”
Flies since 2007
staatl. certified Ski instructor, VDBS teaching team
staatl. certified Mountain guide
5 flights from Mont Blanc
Various para-alpine tours on 4000m peaks in the Alps
Paragliding trip through Kyrgyzstan with horse support
Ivan
Ripoll
“I made my first paragliding flight at the age of 9.”
Flying since 1998
Paragliding instructor Spain, France, Nepal
Various para-alpine tours and launches over 5000 m in Nepal/Colombia
Loves Climb & Fly
Tour guide
Rene
Podpinka
“Where I am, the sun shines.”
Flying since 2008
217 km cross-country flight in the Himalayas
176 km FAI triangle
Flight instructor since 2015
Tandem pilot with Czech, New Zealand license
English instructor
Federico
BROWN-MAnzone
“For me, dolce vita means delicious pasta and good flying weather.”
Flying since 2013
Winner of the British Open 2024
Italian national team since 2019
World Cup pilot, paragliding tour guide since 2017
Italian championship 3rd place
Various record flights in southern Italy
Sebastian
Brutscher
“I’m at home in the mountains.”
Flies since 2017
Staatl. certified Mountain and ski guide
Instructor in the VDBS teaching team
Member of the federal mountaineering teaching team
Ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn starting at the summit
Antarctic expedition
Maximilian
Knapp
“My father was one of the pioneers of aviation in the Allgäu.”
Flying since 2014
Carpenter, budding wood technician
RedBull X-Alps Team Lacher 2021
Mountain rescuers
Andreas
EGGER
“Few words, great adventures.”
Flies since 2003
255 km triangle cross-country flight
315 km German record free flight 2013
Winner XC-Cup Hike&Fly 2015
Solo bivouac flight France-Slovenia
Bivouac flight crossing Atlas Mountains and Himalayas
Johan
Brütting
“What fascinates me about flying is getting to know the beauty of nature from a new perspective time and time again.”
Flies since 2009
Paraalpine tours with take-off at 4500 m
120 km cross-country flight
M.Eng. Energy technology
Michael
Gunsilius
“Airtime! As long as possible, as often as possible. Where? No matter!”
Flying since 2018
World Cup pilot since 2023
1st place Eastern Switzerland Paragliding Open 2023
252 km flight from the Nebelhorn
272 km FAI triangle
Bernd
Strobach
“At home in adventure around the world.”
Flies since 2015
Dipl. Ing. FH Holztechnik
Project manager for high ropes course and climbing forest
Instructor for adventure parks
Starts from Piz Palü, Ortler
Your vogelfrei office team
We prepare you for your flying adventure
Annette
Gebert
“Good mood guaranteed.”
With vogelfrei since 2015
Trained photographer
Paragliding and hang gliding pilot
Theresa
Berktold
“As a native of Oberstdorf, I grew up with outdoor sports.”
With vogelfrei since 2024
Dual studies in sports science
Cross-country skiing coach at SC Oberstdorf
Your experience for sure
Licensed pilots.
All necessary insurances.
Approved, checked material.
That is standard.
More quality is our standard.
We stand out and offer you the vogelfrei advantage.
You can rely on this during your paragliding tandem flight with us.
Top-class team of pilots
Full-time tandem pilots. Paragliding instructor and examiner
World Cup winner, national team
Maximum safety thanks to top flying skills
Precise weather forecast.
Optimal use of flying days / thermals
19 professional pilots
High flexibility for rescheduled appointments.
Tandem flights all year round, also with larger groups.
Swarm intelligence
Office directly in the flight area
The cable car and landing site are just a three-minute walk away .
Waiting area with drinks, snacks and Shopping.
Free LEICA binoculars for spectators.
vogelfrei office occupied daily
Five office staff take time for you.
Direct and personal advice,
even on Sundays and public holidays
Professional organization from booking to departure
Special material for BIG and small
special large tandem glider for fit passengers up to 120 kg,
XXL Harness up to 2.10 m
XXS Children's harnesses and helmets
Free rental shoes size. 36-48
Flight overalls & helmets XS-XXL
Honest and transparent
Fair pricing
Honest communication of flight times
You only pay what you got
