Bern is an attraction to tourists more in a cultural than a political way. There are many sports that are being practiced in Bern and around the area. Particularly one air sport which is kind of rare but pretty awesome that is being performed near Bern in Nord is Speed Flying.
If you are looking for something special, a new kick or even just a variation of it, then speed flying is what you are looking for. Speed Flying is a combination of paragliding, skiing and parachuting. The difference is that you will cover a bigger distance with a greater speed and you will not jump off an aircraft.
With the little speedsters, you will be lifted a few meters and then ride back on your skis. It is a smooth transition from free riding to fly. But beware!!! If you even try it on, you will be instantly hooked. Speed flying requires a license since 2008. This requires learning and passing the paragliding training.
It is highly recommended that you will wear protective equipment because it is a very dangerous sport. It is a magnificent and very unique sport that you have to try!
Cairngorm mountain is part of the largest National Park of England, in the Scottish Highlands. Within 16 km/10 mi from Aviemore, it is a far-farmed destination for all the ''xtreme'' sporters. Cairngorm mountain could be really challenging for the daring ones.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in United Kingdom. Every year, around 110,000 people walk up to the summit. However, only a few are able to perform a three minute descent. So, anyone for speed flying?
Glencoe mountain resort is near a small village, named Glencoe too. It is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe is a well organized tourist center that offers a wide variety of facilities and accommodation options to its visitors.
Nevis Range is a ski resort in the Highlands of Scotland. Apart from traditional skiing, Nevis Range gives 'xtreme' sporters the opportunity to experience the Scottish beauty in an alternative way.
The Contra Dam is known as Verzasca Dam and Locarno Dam. It is an arched dam, situated on the Verzasca River in the Val Verzasca of Ticino.The Dam became popular for bungee jumping, after a James Bond stuntman performed a bungee jump from it in the opening scene of the 1995 movie Golden Eye. The stunt was voted as the best movie stunt of all time in a poll of 2002 made by Sky Movies.
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains, located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as host city of the International Olympic Committee HQ.
Geneva is the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is the second most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy which is the French speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is situated where Rhone river exits Lake Geneva. Geneva is an international destination, a worldwide center for diplomacy, a financial hub and the most important home base for numerous international organisations.
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the Canton of Zurich. It is situated on the northeastern tip of Lake Zurich, in north central Switzerland. The Zurich airport and train station are the busiest and largest in the country. Zurich is a hub for road, train and air traffic. It is a leading global city and stands among the world’s largest financial centers.
In Thun, central-west Switzerland, one of the most prestigious Silver events of the Free ride Mountain Bike (FMB) competitions is going to take place on May 2015 for the sixth consecutive year.
Basel is situated where the borders of Switzerland, France and Germany meets in northeast Switzerland, right on river Rhine. Its suburbs also extend in France and Germany. Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland and the third most populous city as well as the most important cultural centers of Switzerland.
The QParks tour will be in Switzerland on March 17 for the Oakley Schilthorn Open tour stop in Skyline Snowpark Schilthorn. Freeskiers and snowboarders who will convince judges with their skills will head back home with full pockets!
Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the district of Lucerne. It is situated on the shore of Lake Lucerne with a sight of Rigi and Mount Pilatus on the Swiss Alps, in the north central Switzerland, the German speaking part of the country. Lucerne is the most populous city in central Switzerland and a nexus of telecommunications, government and transportation of this region. Lucerne has always been a very attractive destination for tourists.
