The Edelweiss Zeppelin takes off

The Edelweiss airline is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the Edelweiss Zeppelin, which landed in Switzerland for the first time on May 18. The king of the skies will be a sight to behold throughout the summer. At a total of six locations, the public will have the opportunity to experience Switzerland from a completely different perspective. At 75 meters, the airship is even longer than the largest civil airliner, the Airbus A380.

Edelweiss will be conducting numerous sightseeing flights at six different locations until the end of August, taking in meadows, lakes, mountains, and valleys. There's plenty to marvel at: from Mönchaltorf, the Zeppelin will fly over the city of Zurich; from Interlaken, it will travel over the lakes of a stunning Alpine region; and from Sitterdorf, it will head toward Lake Constance. Flights from Basel, Grenchen, and Birrfeld also promise a unique flight experience. Each location will also host a large festival with various attractions. Although all flights are currently sold out, a few additional tickets will be sold or raffled off at these events.

Edelweiss Zeppelin at Zurich Airport
At the beginning of its Switzerland-wide tour, the Edelweiss Zeppelin made a detour over Zurich Airport. It flew low along the runway, past the observation deck and numerous aircraft at the terminals. After this "low pass," the Zeppelin continued its flight over the city of Zurich and back to Mönchaltorf.

Switzerland from a bird's eye view
Flying in a Zeppelin is comfortable, almost silent, and allows for a unique journey of discovery. "With the Edelweiss Zeppelin, we want to give the Swiss people the opportunity to experience their own country from a completely new perspective," says Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss. The planning and reconnaissance of this tour took well over a year. The clarifications, permits, and logistical challenges were extremely complex and required a great deal of dedication. "We are all the more delighted to now welcome the Zeppelin to Mönchaltorf for the first time," Bauer continues.

Overview of the Zeppelin Flight Days and Events