Happy Birthday, liebi Schwiiz! ❤️ 🤍
Happy Birthday, Switzerland! 🎉
In honour of our Swiss National Day, SWISS treats its guests to the traditional buns, lovingly known in Switzerland as "1st August Weggen”. The delights are produced by Bertschi bakery, located just a doorstep away from Zurich Airport. Our Cabin Crew Member Jana had the privilege of joining the bakers to witness the artistry firsthand.
Every year as July draws to a close, baker Mark Dingler brings out a unique Swiss cross cutter, manually shaping 50,000 crosses to decorate the buns. But not only the outside, also the inside is full of Swissness, including only local ingredients like a massive block of regional butter, which he proudly incorporates into the dough.
These special buns are given out today to our guests on short-haul flights in SWISS Business and to guests in all classes on outgoing long-haul flights from Zurich. Discover the craftsmanship that go into creating the “1st August Weggen” – a cherished Swiss tradition we are delighted to share with our guests. ✈ 🥖