PHOTOS: Switzerland’s Glacier 3000 Air Show, in pictures

The tourist site shall remain closed to the public during the week due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Glacier 3000's infrastructures will be transformed into a temporary artistic stage and will serve as a backdrop for an acrobatics show hosted by six artists

Updated on: Jun 25, 2020 4:49 PM IST

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Switzerland's tightrope artist Freddy Nock walks on a rope of cable car with a completely opaque helmet during the Glacier 3000 Air Show to draw attention to the dramatic situation in the event industry due to the coronavirus outbreak in the village Les Diablerets of the municipality Ormont-Dessus, Switzerland, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

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Pole acrobatic artist Sheila Nicolodi performs on a pole dance on the top of the mountain 3000 meters above sea level with Swiss Alps in the background during the Glacier 3000 Air Show to draw attention to the dramatic situation in the event industry due to the coronavirus outbreak in the village Les Diablerets of the municipality Ormont-Dessus, Switzerland, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

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Acrobatic artist Ramon Kathriner performs on a pole with Swiss Alps in the background during the Glacier 3000 Air Show to draw attention to the dramatic situation in the event industry due to the coronavirus outbreak in the village Les Diablerets of the municipality Ormont-Dessus, Switzerland, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

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Switzerland's and Australian acrobatic artist Ramon Kathriner performs on a 'Wheel of Death' with Swiss Alps in the background during the Glacier 3000 Air Show to draw attention to the dramatic situation in the event industry due to the coronavirus outbreak in the village Les Diablerets of the municipality Ormont-Dessus, Switzerland, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

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Swiss acrobat Freddy Nock balances blindfolded on the cable of the Glacier 3000 cable car during the Airshow, marking the reopening of facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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Swiss acrobat Freddy Nock poses for a picture after performing during the Airshow, marking the reopening of facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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Italian pole dancer Sheila Nicolodi performs during the Airshow, marking the reopening of facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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Swiss acrobat Ramon Kathriner performs on a pole during the Airshow, marking the reopening of facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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Swiss acrobat David Maillard performs with an elastic tape under a cable of the Glacier 3000 cable car during the Airshow, marking the reopening of the facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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Swiss acrobat Freddy Nock balances on a bicycle on the cable of the Glacier 3000 cable car during the Airshow, marking the reopening of facilities after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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A cable car of the Glacier 3000 resort is pictured at the upper station, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, in Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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The Quille du Diable rock on the Tsanfleuron glacier is pictured in front of the Matterhorn at the Glacier 3000 resort in Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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The Matterhorn is pictured through a binocular at the Glacier 3000 resort in Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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A sign for tourists is pictured at the Glacier 3000 resort in Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)

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The Peak Walk bridge is pictured at the Glacier 3000 resort in Les Diablerets, Switzerland June 23, 2020. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)