Bernatone Alphornbau in Habkern
- Habkern
Watch an alphorn being made in real time
The Tschiemer family are based in the cosy mountain village of Habkern. Visit the alphorn museum and shop with its wonderful smell of spruce wood. Are you interested in Swiss alpine shepherd culture and the history behind alphorn's and how they are made? Book a workshop tour to learn more about alphorn manufacture and try to make a sound using this traditional musical instrument. Would you like to buy an alphorn? Heinz Tschiemer can make you an alphorn, tuned to meet your personal requirements.
Your highlights at a glance
- Learn how alphorns are made on a workshop tour
- Visit the alphorn museum
- Discover Swiss alpine shepherd culture
- Listen to the wonderful sound produced by an alphorn
- Have your very own, high-quality alphorn made for you
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Book a workshop tour, available on request
- Check shop opening times
- Before you buy an alphorn, rent one to try it out
“Heinz, the alphorn maker, has a real passion for his work. I learnt a lot of interesting information about the alphorn and was able to try one out at the end.”
Bernatone Alphornbau GmbH
Im Holz 373
3804 Habkern
Schweiz
Phone: +41 79 840 38 10
E-mail: [email protected]
General information
Openings
Visit of the museum mostly open (free of charge)
Eligibility
- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- Pet allowed
- Suitable for the Elderly
- for Children of all Ages
Payment Options
- Cash
- PayPal
Other Furnishing/Equipment
- Children Entertainment Corner (indoors)
- Toilet
- Handicapped accessible WC
- Barrier-free access
Accessibility / Arrival
- Parking available