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Sound Smithy

The Sound Smithy in Alt St. Johann, Switzerland, keeps alive the nearly forgotten craft of blacksmithing. In a typical Toggenburg house directly on the Thur, visitors can experience sound up close in various themed rooms and explore it through their own experimentation. The adventure house covers themes of resonance, customs and traditions, and sound with interactive listening stations. Groups, schools and clubs are welcome, and tours of the adventure house and the forge are offered on request, where you can forge bells yourself under expert guidance.

Families and Kids

The Sound Smithy is ideal for families: in various themed rooms children can experience sound up close and playfully try out how tones are created. There are interactive listening stations, a sound quiz and the opportunity to forge yourself under guidance.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
AHV / IV / Students / Trainee
7 CHF
Children/Pupils (5 to 18 years)
35 CHF
Families (2 adults, 4 children)
0 CHF
Free admission for holders of the Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen MemberPlus members, children and teenagers up to 18 years from the cantons of AR/SG, and holders of the OSKAR guest card.

Contact

Webpage
klangwelt.swiss
Email
info@klangwelt.ch
Address
Sonnenhalbstrasse 22, 9656 Alt St. Johann

Access

Nearby stops

  • Alt St. Johann, Dorf500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
1h 12m
Chur
1h 34m
Zürich HB
1h 45m
Zug
2h 5m
Luzern
2h 30m

FAQ

  • Can you forge bells yourself at the Sound Smithy?
    Yes, under expert guidance you can forge bells yourself as part of courses or group offers. Various forging offers for groups are available, such as forging grill skewers, sound bowls or fondue forks.
  • Is there an escape room at the Sound Smithy?
    Yes, the Sound Escape Room is the world's first escape room on the theme of sound and is located at the Sound Smithy. It can be booked year-round and is only available in German.
  • Are there catering offers at the Sound Smithy?
    Yes, catering offers for groups such as aperitifs, grilling at the forge, fondue and coffee and cake are available. These can be booked year-round on request.
  • How do you get to the Sound Smithy?
    From the free parking spaces behind the Raiffeisenbank and from the post bus stop 'Alt St. Johann, Dorf' it is about a 7-minute walk to the Sound Smithy. The post bus line 790 runs daily every half hour.

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