Swiss flag at the foot of the Säntis tears after being unrolled

Numerous helpers lent a hand to unroll the flag on the alpine meadow near Schwägalp. Due to the weather forecast, those responsible at Säntis Bahnen opted for this alternative for the first time. Specialists finally anchored the flag, measuring 80 by 80 meters and weighing more than 700 kilograms, to the ground.

Shortly after being rolled out, the flag tore due to a gust of wind, as a correspondent reported to the Keystone-SDA news agency. Those responsible then attempted to mend the vertical tear, which almost severed part of the flag, on the slope.

The flag also tore on the rock face

On July 31, 2009, workers at height unfurled an oversized Swiss flag on the north face of Eastern Switzerland's local mountain for the first time.

The action was then planned annually for the Swiss National Day, but had to be canceled due to bad weather. In addition, the hanging red and white flag has torn on the rock face in some years due to strong winds.