Unterrothorn glacier helicopter flight with glacier landing from Buttwil
Buttwil
Free up to 72 hours before
1:30–2 hrs
Highlights
- Take off by helicopter from Buttwil and fly over Lucerne into the High Alps
- Experience the impressive north face of the Eiger and the Jungfraujoch from a bird's eye view
- Land at around 3100 m above sea level on the glacier of the Unterrothorn
- Fly over Zermatt and see the Matterhorn from above
Description
The helicopter takes off from the airfield in Buttwil. It flies with you over Lucerne towards Central Switzerland. The route goes over the Brünig Pass to Rosenlaui and to the Grosse Scheidegg, continuing further into the high Alps.
At Unterrothorn, you land on the glacier at about 3100 m above sea level. After a flight over Zermatt with a view of the iconic Matterhorn, the journey continues to Weisshorn, Bietschhorn, Lang Glacier, Breithorn and Ebnefluh. You then fly back to Buttwil via the Lauberhorn and the Brienzer Rothorn.
There are two helicopters to choose from:
- “Bell 206” for 3-4 people (flight time approx. 120 min)
- “Bell 407” for 5-6 people (flight time approx. 90 min)
Inclusions
Helicopter Flight
Experienced Pilot
Fondue on the Glacier
Meeting point
Flugplatz, 5632 Buttwil
Flugplatz, Flugplatz, 5632 Buttwil, Switzerland
Provider
Operated by
CHS Central Helicopter Services AG
Verified provider