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description: "Visit alphorn maker Heinz Tschiemer and learn more about how these traditional and typically Swiss music instruments are made. Watch over the alphorn maker’s shoulder as he explains the fascinating process, from tree trunk to completed instrument.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 glanceLearn how alphorns are made on a workshop tourVisit the alphorn museumDiscover Swiss alpine shepherd cultureListen to the wonderful sound produced by an alphornHave your very own, high-quality alphorn made for youTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please noteBook a workshop tour, available on requestCheck shop opening timesBefore you buy an alphorn, rent one to try it out"
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Bernatone Alphornbau – alphorn construction
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Bernatone Alphornbau in Habkern

- craft
- farm shop/direct sales
- Disability Access
- summer
- winter

Watch an alphorn being made in real time

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**Visit alphorn maker Heinz Tschiemer and learn more about how these traditional and typically Swiss music instruments are made. Watch over the alphorn maker’s shoulder as he explains the fascinating process, from tree trunk to completed instrument.**

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

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Good to know
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Openings

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Visits to the factory (8.00 – 12.00h &amp; 13.00 – 17.00h) on request (subject to charge),
Visit of the museum mostly open (free of charge)

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General information

- Bus stop available

Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- for Class
- Pet allowed
- Suitable for the Elderly
- for Children of all Ages

Other Furnishing/Equipment

- Children Entertainment Corner (indoors)
- Toilet
- Handicapped accessible WC
- Barrier-free access

Payment methods

Cash, PayPal

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License (master data)

Interlaken Tourismus

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Address &amp; Contact:

**Bernatone Alphornbau GmbH**

Im Holz 373

3804 Habkern