Swiss National Day celebrations marred as giant flag tears in wind

Traditional display of 80-meter Swiss flag at Säntis mountain faces setback as strong winds damage the iconic symbol during National Day preparations.

Key Takeaways

The giant Swiss flag has been traditionally displayed on Säntis mountain since 2009
The flag measures 80 meters by 80 meters and weighs 700 kg
The display location was changed to Schwägalp meadow due to unfavorable weather

By The Numbers

80x80

meters - flag dimensions

700

kilograms - flag weight

2009

year of first display

They Said

"Officials then attempted to mend the vertical crack, which almost tore off part of the flag"
— Keystone-SDA reporter

National Day Setback

The Iconic Tradition

Weather Challenges

Community Response

Sources & References

Giant Swiss flag torn by the wind at the foot of mountain

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Key Takeaways

The giant Swiss flag has been traditionally displayed on Säntis mountain since 2009
The flag measures 80 meters by 80 meters and weighs 700 kg
The display location was changed to Schwägalp meadow due to unfavorable weather

By The Numbers

80x80

meters - flag dimensions

700

kilograms - flag weight

2009

year of first display

They Said

"Officials then attempted to mend the vertical crack, which almost tore off part of the flag"
— Keystone-SDA reporter

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

National Day Setback

The Iconic Tradition

Weather Challenges

Community Response

Sources & References

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