What's the best place in Europe to jump?

[dynamicedge 0]

I'll be going to Europe (mostly Germany) in 2 weeks to visit the family and it will be my first time going back as a licensed skydiver. So what's the best place to jump? I hear Switzerland jumping is just gorgeous. Also, I may be wrong but I thought I once heard of somewhere in Switzerland with the option of a helicopter jump? Can anybody verify this? I've always wanted to heli-jump. Thanks for any input.

[Ralph_W 0]

It depends on in which part of Germany you will be. From the northern part to Switzerland its quite a ride for some jumps. However there are some very scenic places in Switzerland to jump, including a Helicopter jump. Lets us know where in Germany you will be and someone might be able to point out a good DZ nearby.

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[dynamicedge 0]

I will be spending most of my time in the area of Backnang just outside of Stuttgart.

[shropshire 0]

One of the best places in Europe to jump is Empuriabrava in Northern Spain (especially at this time of year - it's getting cold and wet in the north of Europe) -

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[virgin-burner 1]

i'm jumping in switzerland, and probably at one of the nicest dropzones. i'm sure we can get you hooked up with a chopper-jump. our dzo has a license for whatever aircraft that stands around at the airport..
just to warn you ahead. jumping in europe is not the cheapest of things.

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[RMK 3]

I agree with the prior post; Empuriabrava is the best DZ in Europe. Well worth the trip. Flights into either Girona or Peripignan and then less than hour drive from either.

Another good spot is Gap-Tallard in southern France

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