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Public Guided Tour “Folk Music” at the Swiss History Forum Schwyz

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On the public tour, you’ll hear authentic sounds and learn how folk music varies by region. You can actively participate, ask questions, and experience the music pieces and instruments up close.

CancellationNon-refundable
Meeting pointSchweizerisches Nationalmuseum | Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz, Zeughausstrase 5, 6430 Schwyz

Highlights

  • Experience a guided tour with expert guidance
  • View historical instruments up close
  • Understand regional differences and cultural characteristics of Swiss folk music
  • Listen to exclusive background information about the instruments
  • Receive authentic sound samples explained directly
  • Enjoy the tour in a small group for an immersive experience

Description

You participate in an open tour about Swiss history in the Swiss History Forum of Schwyz. Under expert guidance, you explore the accordion, alphorn, hammered dulcimer, and yodel as key elements of Swiss folk music.

Historical instruments, sound samples, and musician portraits showcase the development and diversity of the music. You learn how melodies and styles in Switzerland have evolved and blended over time.

Inclusions

  • Included:

    Public Guided Tour

  • Included:

    Ticket for the Folk Music Exhibition

  • Included:

    Free App “Forum Schwyz”

Meeting point

Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum | Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz, Zeughausstrase 5, 6430 Schwyz

Hofmatt 5

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Important information

  • Exhibition is accessible
  • Children & teenagers up to 16 years free

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Provider

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Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum

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