SWISS First Class Lounge
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
SWISS First Lounge – Zurich (ZRH) Concourse E | Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
The SWISS First Class Lounge at Zurich airport Concourse E opened in January 2015 and serves long-haul flights.
The airline’s most exclusive lounge, which only welcomes SWISS First Class and HON passengers, offers a luxurious environment to a lucky few.
SWISS First Class Lounge ZRH design
Despite the restrictive access rules, the space measures a generous 750 sqm., or 8000 sqf., with seating for 80 guests, ensuring patrons the ultimate in privacy.
SWISS First Lounge – Zurich (ZRH) Concourse E | Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
The entrance sets the tone with a wine humidor showcasing a collection of over 1,000 bottles. Throughout, the refined design builds on the living room experience which is the hallmark of SWISS’ legacy First Class Lounge in Concourse A, but with more elegant finishes and enhanced privacy.
Cozy mini living room separated by mobile partitions come complete with comfy seats, couches, a coffee table, and large flat screen TV – not to mention the ever present view on the Swiss Alps.
There is a subtle continuity between the décor of the First Class Lounge on the ground and the design of the refreshed on-board SWISS First suite, which gives the product a strong character unique to SWISS.
The lounge is flanked by a wide open air terrace which features beautiful panoramic views of the airport grounds, runway 28, and the Swiss alps.
SWISS First Class Lounge ZRH amenities
SWISS First Lounge – Zurich (ZRH) Concourse E | Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Guests benefit from a full service a-la-carte restaurant, with all menu items available at all hours. To accompany their meal, patrons may request Champagne from the Champagne bar, or sample the massive wine collection.
SWISS serves traditional raclette and fondue on the open air terrace – a truly unique experience unmatched by any airline lounge worldwide. The only catch? These specialties with a distinct flair are to be consumed outdoors only, out of consideration for other guests.
Three shower suites are available, as well as a conference room and an extensive press selection.
SWISS First Lounge – Zurich (ZRH) Concourse E | Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
The SWISS First Class lounge features two hotel-grade day rooms, with double beds and an en-suite bathroom and shower furnished with Bvlgari amenities. These exquisite private retreats benefit from floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views. The rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis and are bound to be coveted, so time will tell if there is a realistic chance of ever enjoying one.
SWISS First Class Lounge ZRH bottom line
The SWISS First Class Lounge at Zurich airport Concourse E is a luxurious lounge with high-end amenities, well worth an extended stay at the airport.
For more information on the new SWISS lounges at Zurich airport, see our blog post.
Photo credit: rcs at vielfliegertreff.de – See more pictures and a review in German at vielfliegertreff.de.
You may have access to SWISS First Class Lounge as a premium customer of one of the following airlines, or as an elite member of their frequent flyer program. Check the Access rules tab for more details.
Star Alliance
Access for eligible customers traveling on the following Star Alliance member airlines only.
 | Austrian (OS) |  | Lufthansa (LH) |  | SWISS (LX) |
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Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
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Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Photo courtesy of rcs at vielfliegertreff.de
Overall ratings
I love to come to this lounge – great design, lot of space, never too crowded. Very friendly staff, excellent food – what else do you need? Really top!
Excellent food, good choice, and quality. Good wine list though not best quality of wines.
Everything you need, they even have 2 dayrooms. Also huge outdoor area with great views of tarmac.
Fantastic Lounge with great interior and unbelievable views of the Airport, the runways and the mountains. Plenty of mostly very private seating in different areas and hardly any guests every time I have been here. The Restaurant and bar area is very nice as well. Also worth mentioning is the unbelievable outdoor terrace, you cannot get any closer to the planes than this.
Sensational a la carte menu with gourmet-style food. Presentation is also gorgeous, same goes for the choice of beverages. However there is no self-service buffet – but you can always hop over to the Senator Lounge for this.
Highlight are the 2 dayrooms with apron-view – possibly the nicest hotelrooms I can think of. Restrooms and showers are very high class as well – wash your hands while watching planes take off. ….
For me The best standard worldwide, great design, very spacious and great service.
Very good choice and excellent quality of food and beverage.
All you could expect and some more. They have two hotel rooms, wonderful design and perfect for a short rest! Top!
High class lounge with very nice interior and plenty of seating in different areas, all with great view. Nicest places are the fancy restaurant and the sensational outdoor terrace. And of course the 2 hotel-style dayrooms. Watch the planes taking off from your bed…
Very nice menu with great choice of gourmet food. No self-service buffet in the whole lounge however. But you can always hop over to the adjacent senator lounge if you are longing for some normal food. Selection of beverages is fantastic including different kinds of champagne and nice wine-list.
Free Wifi, good choice of newspapers and magazines. Conference area and 2 gigantic dayrooms with private baths and fantastic beds. Very nice restrooms and showers.
The lounge is close to perfect. Very nice interior with plenty of seating in many different areas. There are 2 dayrooms that are just like hotel-rooms.When the weather is nice, you have a great view of the alps and the apron. You can even go outside and use the huge terrace. Staff was extremely nice, we were given a tour of the whole place and the 2 other new lounges in E.
The menu features a nice variety of gourmet food, the bar has a great selection of beverages including several kinds of champagne. There is no self service buffet though..
Free Wifi, very good selection of newspapers and magazines. Showers are very nice as well as the restrroms that have apron view.
Great lounge with very nice interior and fantastic apron view which is even more impressive if you go outside on the terrace. There is a restaurant area and many other places to sit and relax. Also the lounge offers 2 hotel-style bedrooms including ensuite bathrooms and unbelievable apron view. Only setback: you have to close the curtains, otherwise the people on the terrace could see you.
Unlike the first lounge in Terminal A there is no self-service buffet. You can choose from the a la carte menue which offers gourmet dining. Selection of beverages is also very, very good including several kinds of champagne.
Free WIFI with voucher and very good choice of newspapers and magazines. Restrooms and showers are extremly nice.
Very spacious, great design, very friendly and attentive staff and service. Best Lounge in industry!
Great choice and excellent quality of food and drinks
Not only shower and restrooms, but also dayrooms like Hotel rooms available, very comfortable, very clean – TOP!
Best lounge in the industry! Great design. Nice views on tarmac. They even have very good day rooms in case you need some rest including big bath room.
Great service, they are attentive and helpful, as well as very friendly.
Great food, good choice and excellent quality.
They even have very good day rooms in case you need some rest including big bath room.
The ultimate in luxury at Zurich airport. A truly exclusive lounge, a gorgeous design, excellent food, and outstanding private hotel rooms.