What height should I choose for a tandem skydive?

When you book a tandem skydive, one of the most important choices is: What height should I jump from?

At Dropzone Denmark, you can choose between:

  • 2 km
  • 4.5 km
  • 6 km
  • 7.6 km (Europe's highest tandem skydive)

But which height is best for you?

It depends, among other things, on how much freefall, view, adrenaline, and adventure you want in your experience. Here we go through the differences step by step.

Tandem skydive from 2 km – a more relaxed experience focusing on the view

A tandem skydive from 2,000 metres / 6,000 feet is the perfect choice if you want a more relaxed and nature-oriented introduction to skydiving.

Here, the parachute opens almost immediately after you jump out of the plane, which means:

  • almost no free fall
  • quick transition to canopy flying
  • longer time for views and silence
  • a more serene experience

Many are surprised at how peaceful the experience feels after the actual jump from the plane.

This jump is particularly suitable for those who:

  • would like to try jumping out of a plane
  • want less intense adrenaline
  • want to enjoy the view over the landscape
  • prefer a more tranquil experience


Price: 2,695 kr.Video package can be purchased additionally.

Tandem skydive from 4.5 km – the classic skydiving experience

If you are only going to try skydiving once in your life, we almost always recommend a tandem skydive from 4,500 meters / 15,000 feet. Here you get up to 1 minute of freefall, which is the part of the experience that most people associate with skydiving. Therefore, this is also our most popular tandem jump. It is hard to explain the feeling of freefall – it must be experienced!

The skydive from 4,5 km provides:

  • the full experience of freefall and beautiful canopy flight afterwards
  • maximum adrenaline rush
  • freefall speed of around 200 km/h
  • classic tandem skydive experience
  • a combination of action and calmness

Price: 3,495 kr.Video package can be purchased additionally.

Tandem skydiving from 6 km – for you who want to take the experience to the next level

A tandem skydive from 6,000 meter or 20,000 feet altitude is the next level. Here you get up to 1.5 minutes of free fall, and the ascent becomes part of the experience. When you need to reach this height, you are required to:

  • have an extra briefing
  • receive oxygen in the plane

This makes the whole experience more thrilling and intense.

This jump is suitable for you if you:

  • want more free fall than the standard experience
  • are looking for a more extreme experience than a "normal" skydive

Jumps from 6 km are only carried out on selected dates.

Price: 5,495 DKK. Video package can be purchased additionally.

Tandem skydive from 7.6 km – Europe's highest civilian tandem skydive

Do you want the most thrilling and the highest civilian tandem skydive in Europe? Then the jump from 7,600 meters or 25,000 feet is something truly special. Here you get:

  • up to 2 minutes of free fall
  • free fall speed of around 300 km/h
  • oxygen supply throughout the flight
  • specially trained HALO instructors
  • specially trained videographer
  • complete deluxe video and photo package
  • free t-shirt

This jump requires an advanced setup with special equipment and is only carried out 1-2 times a year during our HALO boogie. This experience also requires an advanced briefing and takes significantly longer than a regular tandem jump.

It is the pinnacle of civilian tandem skydives.

Price: 14,995 DKK. (including deluxe video + t-shirt) 

How do you choose the right height for a tandem skydive?

The choice of altitude is fundamentally about how much free fall, intensity and adventure you want in your experience. But it's also about what budget you have to work with. Here is the short version:

Select 2 km if you want a calm experience focusing on the view and skydiving, where the pace quickly becomes relaxed and panoramic.

Select 4.5 km if you want the classic skydiving experience with up to one minute of free fall – the experience that most people associate with skydiving.

Select 6 km if you want longer free fall and a more extreme experience, where the ascent with oxygen in the plane becomes part of the adventure.

Select 7.6 km if you want to try Europe’s highest tandem jump and get the most advanced and spectacular experience offered throughout Europe.


Our recommendation

If it's your first time trying skydiving – and possibly also your only time – we always recommend a tandem skydive from 4.5 km.


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Kristín Anný Walsh
Marketing, sales and event manager

Kristín Anný Walsh is not an experienced skydiver as she has only done one tandem jump. However, she was hired at Dropzone Denmark in 2024 to improve and streamline communication on various platforms, as well as the company's marketing and sales efforts, and keep track of the many different annual events.

She brings a unique perspective to the management team as she brings with her the experience of being new to the sport.