Zurich Airport celebrates 15 years of Observation Deck B
For 15 years, Observation Deck B at Zurich Airport has been offering a wide range of insights into airport operations, making it one of the most popular excursion destinations in Switzerland. To celebrate the anniversary year, there are numerous experiences and attractions for families, aviation fans, dance enthusiasts and all those who want to experience the fascination of the airport up close.
Today's Observation Deck B was opened on December 1, 2011 as part of the newly built Dock B. Since then, visitors have been able to experience the world of flying up close on an area of 7,000 m² – with a children's playground, a walk-in apron tower and flight information stands where visitors can find out everything they need to know about the aircraft and their destinations. Today, around 300,000 guests take advantage of the visitor offer on Observation Deck B every year, which also includes airport tours and guided tours for individuals and special events.
Anniversary year full of experiences
To mark its 15th anniversary, Flughafen Zürich AG is organising special campaigns and events throughout the year. Every month, new highlights await visitors. The kick-off will take place on February 15 – from then on, on the 15th of each month, there will be free admission for everyone and live commentary on flight operations from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Other attractions include extended opening hours on selected days in summer, a holiday campaign with the Runway 34 flight simulator Super Connie and theme days in cooperation with Protection & Rescue City of Zurich as well as with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS), who will present a service dog show. Special occasions such as Mother's Day or Father's Day are also celebrated. Likewise, the Day Time Party, which sells out quickly, will take place twice in the anniversary year and offers dance-loving visitors a unique backdrop to special beats.
An experience for every generation
The anniversary activities on Observation Deck B are part of the commitment to make Zurich Airport and the fascination of the airport tangible outside of travel. Observation Deck B is open daily.
For 15 years, Observation Deck B has brought the fascination of the airport very close to our guests – as a unique place where curiosity, amazement and emotions are the focus. We are celebrating our anniversary together with all those who have shaped the spectator terrace: our loyal visitors, sponsors, partners, employees and aviation fans.
Selection of events on Observation Deck B in the anniversary year
• Every 15th of the month: free admission and live commentary
• Grandparents' Day with free admission (Sun, 08.03.)
• Easter special with face painting & Mascot Rolli tattoos (Sun, 05.04.)
• Theme day Customs and Border Security with service dog show (Sat, 25.04. – Sun, 26.04. and Sat, 29.8. – Sun, 30.8.)
• Mascot Day (Mi, 06.05.)
• Mother's Day: Free Admission for women & Rangertalk (Sun, 10.05.)
• Theme Day Protection & Rescue City of Zurich (Sat, 23.05.)
• Father's Day: Free admission for men (Sun, 07.06.)
• Day Time Party (Sat, 20.06. / Postponement date: Sat, 04.07.)
• Summer Terrace with a summery ambience (Mon, 06.07. – Mon, 31.08.)
• Brunch & Rangertalk (Sa, 01.08.)
• Brunch & Guarda Clowns (So, 02.08.)
• Day Time Party (Sat, 22.08. / Postponement date: 12.9.)
