Try the Alphorn in the Alps – Youth Hostel Special
You are looking for the ultimately Swiss experience? Try playing the alphorn in the alps! Our tours start from Zürich and bring you to the most beautiful places in the mountains, far away from mass tourism. In its natural habitat, I initiate you to the art of alphorn blowing.
As I enjoy working with young travellers, I’m happy to make the following special offer to the guests of Youth Hostel Zürich Wollishofen:
Suggested Destinations for an Alphorn Day
Älggialp
A very green alp and a beautiful 
lake in the geographical center of Switzerland.
0-1h
Amden
A nice view on Walensee and Glarus alps.
0-1h30′
Bannalp
On the beautiful 
alp with its clear mountain lake we find numerous places to play the alphorn.
30′-1h30”
Fronalp
We drive to a restaurant with an amazing view. From there we look for places to play the alphorn.
0-2h
Furggelen
A 
hike offering many opportunities to play the alphorn on the way to a nice little restaurant.
3h
Glattalp
Spectacular sceneray with great echo makes this excursion one of my favourites.
15′-1h30′
Halsegg
The restaurant with its nice view is perfect for practicing the alphorn, a lazy day or a sunset trip.
0-15′
Mythen
An easy day trip with a beautiful view on the Mythen and the mountains of Central Switzerland.
0-1h
Oberblegi
A spectacular mountain lake with many great places to experience the sound of the mountains.
2h
Rossalp
We play the alphorn on this hike to a little restaurant with a beautiful view over the lake of Zürich. Great for watching the sunset at the end of a late alphorn day.
2h
Sattelegg – Wildegg
The hike brings us to a mountain restaurant with spectacular view. Option to climb mount Chli Aubrig.
2h30′
Schwialppass
A very nice hike in the home of alphorn and büchel.
2h30′
Seebenalp
After a pleasant stroll from Flumserberg, we play the alphorn on the shore of two nice little mountain lakes.
2h
Taalalpsee & Spaneggsee
Talalpsee 
mountain lake is accessible by minibus and great for swimming and playing the alphorn. Option to hike to the Spanalpsee.
0-3h
Zwäcken
A great option for a lazy or late Alphorn Day.
20′
Zwüschetmythen
One of the most famous alphorn spots in Central Switzerland right between the two Mythen mountains. Easy and sportive options
45′
Contact
Benno Weber
Staubstrasse 1
8038 Zürich, Switzerland
Phone
+41 76 295 17 03
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