FN ISI Export Format VR 1.0 PT J TI Leisure-driven Helicopter Flights and their Impact on the Attractiveness of UNESCO World Heritage Sites AF Wicki, Natalie AU Wicki, N AB Heli-tourism with its various appearances such as heli-skiing or scenic flights causes conflicts between the many stakeholders of tourism destinations. The dilemma is found within the different perspectives of how to enjoy nature and within the aim of seeking the balance between conservation and visitation. Based on these controversial discussions about helicopter tourism in mountain areas, it is the aim of the thesis to elaborate if leisure-driven helicopter flights have impacts on the attractiveness of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A special focus is laid on the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch region from the tourist’s perspective. What do tourists perceive as attractive in the named region? Do they think helicopter flights have impact on the attractiveness of the UNESCO area or should the flights be limited? These are key questions to answer the research question. Based on the literature review, the conducted on street survey in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and the Lötschental provides necessary information in order to get an impression of the tourists’ perception and demand of helicopter flights. ER