Private Neuschwanstein & Bavarian Alps Helicopter Tour Munich
Munich, Germanyby Sepp, The Bavarian Guide
- 5 hours
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, English
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Overview
After pickup from your Munich hotel, travel comfortably with your personal guide, Sepp, to the helicopter base south of the city. Following check-in and a safety briefing, board your private helicopter for an unforgettable 70-minute sightseeing flight over Bavaria. Fly above spectacular scenery including Lake Starnberg, Lake Ammersee, Forggensee, Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, Linderhof Palace, Eibsee and the Zugspitze — Germany’s highest mountain. After returning to the helicopter base, enjoy lunch at a traditional Bavarian restaurant before your private transfer back to Munich. The helicopter is exclusively reserved for your party of up to five guests, offering a truly private way to experience Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles, lakes and Alpine landscapes. Please note: The exact route and visibility of individual landmarks depend on weather, air traffic control and operational conditions.
What's included
- All fees and taxes
- Private 70-minute helicopter sightseeing flight
- One drink with lunch
- Bavarian beer
- Private helicopter exclusively for your party
- Bottled water
- Personal guide and driver, Sepp
- Bavarian lunch
- Snacks
- Private transportation from and back to your Munich accommodation
- Soft drinks
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Munich
45 min
Your experience begins with private pickup directly from your Munich hotel or accommodation. Meet Sepp, your personal guide and driver, and enjoy a comfortable drive south of Munich toward the helicopter base. During the journey, learn more about Bavaria, King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein Castle and the landscapes you are about to experience from above.
- 2
Munich
20 min
Arrive at the helicopter base, complete check-in and meet your professional pilot. After a short safety briefing, it is time to board your private helicopter. The helicopter is reserved exclusively for your group of up to five guests.
- 3
Starnberger See
Pass by
Shortly after takeoff, enjoy spectacular aerial views across the Bavarian countryside and two of the region’s best-known lakes: Lake Starnberg and Lake Ammersee.
- 4
Ammersee Arena
Pass by
Shortly after takeoff, enjoy spectacular aerial views across the Bavarian countryside and two of the region’s best-known lakes: Lake Starnberg and Lake Ammersee.
- 5
Wieskirche
Pass by
Continue south toward the Alpine foothills, passing Hohenpeißenberg and the beautiful Wieskirche, surrounded by rolling Bavarian countryside.
- 6
Schwangau
Pass by
As the Alps draw closer, fly above the turquoise waters of Forggensee with the mountains rising dramatically behind the lake. This is where one of Bavaria's most famous landscapes begins to unfold beneath you.
- 7
Schloss Neuschwanstein
Pass by
One of the highlights of the entire experience. See King Ludwig II's world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle from the air, dramatically positioned above the village of Hohenschwangau. Nearby, discover Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig spent much of his childhood. The aerial perspective reveals the castles, lakes and surrounding mountains in a way that simply cannot be experienced from the ground.
- 8
Hohenschwangau
Pass by
One of the highlights of the entire experience. See King Ludwig II's world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle from the air, dramatically positioned above the village of Hohenschwangau. Nearby, discover Hohenschwangau Castle, where Ludwig spent much of his childhood. The aerial perspective reveals the castles, lakes and surrounding mountains in a way that simply cannot be experienced from the ground.
- 9
Schloss Linderhof
Pass by
Continue across King Ludwig II's Bavaria toward Linderhof Palace, the only one of his major palaces that he lived to see completed. From above, admire its secluded setting amid forests and mountains.
- 10
Zugspitze
Pass by
The flight continues toward one of Bavaria's most spectacular Alpine landscapes. See the crystal-clear Eibsee beneath you before approaching the mighty Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet). Enjoy extraordinary views across the Wetterstein mountains and, weather permitting, deep into the surrounding Alps.
- 11
Eibsee
Pass by
The flight continues toward one of Bavaria's most spectacular Alpine landscapes. See the crystal-clear Eibsee beneath you before approaching the mighty Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet). Enjoy extraordinary views across the Wetterstein mountains and, weather permitting, deep into the surrounding Alps.
- 12
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Pass by
Continue across the Bavarian Alps and past Garmisch-Partenkirchen before flying toward beautiful Walchensee and the striking Sylvenstein Reservoir. Mountains, forests and turquoise Alpine water dominate this section of the flight.
- 13
Stop 13
Pass by
Before returning to the helicopter base, enjoy views across Lake Tegernsee and its surrounding mountains — one of Bavaria's most beautiful lake regions.
- 14
Munich
20 min
Return to the helicopter base after approximately 70 unforgettable minutes in the air.
- 15
Munich
1.5 hours
After your flight, continue together to a traditional Bavarian restaurant. Relax over an included Bavarian lunch and one drink while reflecting on everything you have just seen from the sky.
- 16
Munich
45 min
After lunch, sit back and relax during your private drive back to Munich. You will be dropped off directly at your hotel or accommodation, and Sepp will be happy to provide personal recommendations for the rest of your stay.
Meeting and pickup
I'll pick you up at your hotel lobby or in front of your private accommodation. Please be so kind and provide pickup details such as "Hotel Name / Hotel Address" or "Address" of your private accommodation.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid passport or government-issued photo ID is required for each passenger.
- The experience is weather dependent. A reliable assessment of flying conditions can usually be made approximately two days before departure.
- The planned flight route may change due to weather conditions, air traffic control, pilot decisions or other operational requirements. Visibility of specific landmarks cannot be guaranteed.
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- Advance booking is strongly recommended because the helicopter must be reserved specifically for your party.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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