sound of the mountains Save the date: September 23–27, 2026, in Baad
save the date alphorn festival 2026
The majestic mountains, the clear Alpine air, and the unique sound of alphorns—that's the Alphorn Festival in Kleinwalsertal. In 2026, Kleinwalsertal will once again be transformed into a huge sound stage when musicians and alphorn groups from near and far play their instruments and tradition meets truly spine-tingling moments.
The Alphorn Festival 2026 will take place from September 23-27, 2026, in the mountain village of Baad.
Whether it's festive concerts in the midst of nature, impressive soundscapes in the mountains, or convivial get-togethers in the valley – the Alphorn Festival is an experience for all the senses. Make a note of the date now and enjoy the anticipation of this special event!
Further information and the program will be available here soon!
September 23–26, 2026 Alphorn workshop
The four-day workshop is aimed at all experienced alphorn players who love traditional alphorn playing, want to learn new things, and improve their own sound.
Together with course instructor Berthold Schick, you will work on several pieces that will be performed at the end of the workshop during the alphorn serenade on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in Mittelberg at the music pavilion. In addition to ensemble playing, the workshop will cover playing technique, breathing, embouchure, and tone production.
Requirements:
- Alphorn in F tuning
- Good basic knowledge of alphorn playing, at least six years of brass instrument experience, and/or a range of two octaves.
Course instructor: Berthold Schick
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September 23–25, 2026 Alphorn courses
Would you like to improve your alphorn playing skills or, as an experienced brass player, discover the alphorn in a no-obligation trial lesson?
Or are you an experienced soloist or ensemble player looking for new ideas for playing technique, embouchure, breathing, as well as fresh literature and practice methods?
Whether you are a brass player or an experienced alphorn player, you are in good hands with Berthold Schick. In a 45-minute lesson, he will teach you the basics of alphorn playing or give you specific feedback and individual suggestions for improvement.
Book alphorn coursesThat was the last alphorn festival. review 2024
From September 11 to 15, 2024, Kleinwalsertal was once again dominated by the alphorn. Despite the unexpected onset of winter, numerous alphorn fans from near and far celebrated the traditional shepherd's instrument together with 16 alphorn groups from Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Switzerland for the eleventh time.
A special highlight of the festival was the new Alphorntechno event with DJ Loisach Marci, who interpreted the alphorn in a modern way in combination with techno music and delighted numerous visitors with his unique music in an exuberant atmosphere. The unexpected onset of winter gave the festival a unique atmosphere. The traditional concerts at the mountain stations of the Kanzelwand and Walmendingerhorn cable cars and the alphorn hikes took place in fresh snow. The concerts on the new festival grounds at the Walmendingerhornbahn parking lot had a unique backdrop with the snow-covered mountains in the background. At the grand finale on Sunday, various music groups created a great atmosphere. The overall choir of all alphorn players with around 90 musicians was the crowning glory of the eleventh edition of the Alphorn Festival, which will be remembered by both the musicians and the visitors.
save the date Alphorn workshops 2027
In addition to the big alphorn festival in 2026, alphorn enthusiasts can already look forward to another highlight: in 2027, alphorn workshops with Berthold Schick will once again take place in Kleinwalsertal. From September 20 to 23, 2027, the focus will be on making music together, deepening playing techniques, and exchanging ideas in a unique alpine setting. Registration will be available here soon.