Flightbase Niederbuchsiten: Boeing 737 Flight Simulator in the Swiss Mittelland

Flight Simulator Solothurn — Boeing 737 at Flightbase, Niederbuchsiten

Flightbase Niederbuchsiten is one of Switzerland’s most distinctive Boeing 737 flight simulator experiences — and one of the most consistently praised, holding a perfect 5.0/5 rating from every review the venue has received. Located in Niederbuchsiten near Solothurn in the Swiss Mittelland, the simulator centre is easily accessible by public transport and offers free on-site parking, making it one of the most conveniently reached aviation experiences in central Switzerland.

What makes this simulator genuinely unique in Switzerland is a feature found nowhere else in the country: alongside the full Boeing 737 cockpit, the simulator includes a passenger cabin for two guests, with window seats that provide real views of the outside world visual system. Your friends or family don’t just watch — they sit in the cabin as real passengers would, experiencing the flight from both perspectives simultaneously.

The Boeing 737 Simulator

The simulator is a true-to-life Boeing 737 cockpit featuring many original parts from a real Boeing 737 aircraft that has spent thousands of hours in commercial service. Three professional HD projectors deliver a 180° panoramic view — described by Flightbase as representing the highest technically feasible level of current outside-world visual rendering. Every major instrument, switch, FMC, and control functions exactly as in the real aircraft, and the precise fuselage replica means the physical sensation of sitting in the cockpit is indistinguishable from the real thing.

Your instructor — named Gerry in multiple reviews, consistently described as calm, patient, and exceptionally knowledgeable — guides the session from the co-pilot’s seat, explaining the most important instruments before the first flight and allowing participants to develop confidence progressively across the session. A reviewer who flew two routes in a single session described Gerry as intervening only gently during the manual landing while otherwise letting the participant develop their own feel for the aircraft.

Session Options

Sessions run daily by appointment and include a choice of three formats:

30 minutes — CHF 139. An introduction to the Boeing 737 cockpit covering the most essential controls and a first takeoff and landing. Ideal for a first-time experience or gift.

60 minutes — CHF 209. A complete beginner flight covering takeoff, cruise, and landing at a destination of your choice. Time to explore the aircraft’s systems and attempt a second approach.

120 minutes — CHF 319. A taster flight with time for two complete route sectors, different weather conditions, and a deeper exploration of the Boeing 737’s systems and procedures.

150 minutes — CHF 389. The Adventure Flight — the most comprehensive package and the one with the most flexibility. Choose before you start whether you want a relaxed scenic flight to a holiday destination, challenging approaches at technically demanding airports, or the ultimate challenge: the “Panic Flight” — flying completely alone in the cockpit without an instructor, demonstrating whatever skills you’ve developed during the session. Up to two spectators can join without prior booking.

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available for all session types, delivered in a neutral envelope directly to your home. Vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be redeemed daily on request. The passenger cabin feature makes the Niederbuchsiten simulator an especially natural gift for couples and families — the non-flying participant gets a genuinely immersive experience rather than standing outside the cockpit.

Plan Your Visit

The simulator is located in Niederbuchsiten near Solothurn in the Swiss Mittelland — accessible by public transport and with parking available directly on site. Sessions are available daily by prior appointment. Book or order vouchers at passagierflug.ch or contact Flightbase at info@flightbase.ch or +41 (0) 71 554 80 70.