Alphorn meeting Flumserberg
Already for the 13th time national and international alphorn players, flag wavers and friends meet at the Flumserberg.
For the first time, the event will be held on two days, and participants, as well as guests, can take part in both or only one day. one day. On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the participants will spread out in the Flumserberg area and come together at various locations for spontaneously performed melodies. On Sunday, September 3, 2023, as in many years before, the participants will meet on Seebenalp to create a unique atmosphere on the picturesque plateau. PROGRAM SATURDAYAG, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 Enjoy the sound of the alphorns on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in a unique atmosphere in the beautiful nature at Flumserberg. Alphorn players, flag wavers and friends will meet on the Flumserberg to make music together in a unique setting. unique scenery. Listen to the homely sounds during an excursion or a hike. An unforgettable highlight is the sound of the entire choir, when up to 100 alphorn players play together. 07.30 - 17.45 Operation of SeeJet gondola lift 08.15 - 16.45 Operation of gondola lifts Prodalp-Express, BergJet as well as chair lift Prodkamm 10.00 - 16.45 Operation Chrüz chairlift 08.15 - 15.45 Open concert blowing & flag waving in the Flumserberg area 15.45 Total choir Tannenboden, followed by individual trip to Seebenalp for active participants who stay until Sunday 19.00 Total choir Seebenalp The event will take place in all weather conditions. PROGRAM SUNDAYAG, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 On Sunday, September 3, 2023, national and international alphorn players, flag wavers and friends will gather on Seebenalp. The acoustics in this unique atmosphere on the plateau with the three calm mountain lakes - Grosssee, Heusee and Schwarzsee - are unique. 07.30 - 17.45 Operation of SeeJet gondola lift 08.00 - 16.45 Operation chairlift Chrüz 08.15 - 09.00 Arrival of further alphorn players and flag wavers at the information stand in front of the cash desk Tannenboden until 10.00 am Open concert blowing & flag waving Seebenalp 10.00 a.m. Welcome, followed by moderated alphorn performances at the mountain restaurant Seebenalp 11.00 a.m. Mountain devotion, celebrated by pastor Christian Hörler 13.30 Total choir at the lake in front of the garden terrace, conducted by This Stoop, Alphorn group Jöüri 14.15 - 15.30 Open concert blowing & flag waving Seebenalp, followed by individual shift to Tannenboden 15.30 hrs Luggage and instrument transport from Seebenalp to Tannenboden 16.15 hrs Total choir Tannenboden 21.30 hrs Last ride with the post bus from Tannenboden to Flums The event will take place in all weathers. COMBINATION OF FEAST FOR THE EARS & PALATE Culinary hike: In summer, the culinary hike Höhen-Route can be booked daily with advance notice. During this hike, you will be treated to culinary delights along the way. You start with the ascent to the Maschgenkamm, where the starter awaits you in the panorama restaurant Maschgenkamm. After the hike to Seebenalp you will have earned your main course. Later you will hike on to Chrüz to the start of the FLOOMZER toboggan run. You will cover the last meters of altitude with a fast ride on the toboggan run. In the COLORS - Restaurant and Bar you will be served a refreshing dessert afterwards. PanoramaBrunch: Start the day on Sunday with a fine brunch and then hike to Seeben while you hear the sounds of the alphorn from far away. From 09.00 to 13.00 the PanoramaBrunch takes place in the panorama restaurant Maschgenkamm at 2020 m. Register directly at the restaurant for the fine regional brunch buffet and secure your place. Tel. +41 81 733 19 39 The hike from Maschgenkamm to Seebenalp via Zigerfurgglen, Chrüzen and Alp Grueb takes about 1 h 15 min. From Seeben to Tannenboden you can calculate about 45 minutes on foot. ARRIVAL Alphornbläser:innen and Fahnenschwinger:innen travel free of charge on the weekend of Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 2023 with the public transport from Flums to Flumserberg Tannenboden and on the facilities of the mountain railroads Flumserberg. Take the opportunity for a varied day with a small or larger hike through the Flumserberg area. Chargeable parking spaces at the valley station Tannenboden are sufficiently available. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ROUND TRIPS OR EXCURSIONS IN THE AREA For participants, as well as guests, the following excursions in the area can be recommended, which can be wonderfully combined with the concerts: - Ascent with the cable car BergJet to Maschgenkamm, hike via Chrüzen, Seebenalp to Tannenboden - hike approx. 2 h, medium - Ascent with the cable car BergJet to Maschgenkamm, hike via Stelligrat, Seebenalp, Chrüz to Tannenboden - hike approx. 1.5 h, medium - Ascent with the chair lift Chrüz, hike to Seebenalp and back, descent with the toboggan run FLOOMZER - hike approx. 1.5, medium - Ascent with the gondola Prodalp-Express and the chairlift to Prodkamm, high trail to Maschgenkamm and descent with the gondola BergJet - hike approx. 45 min, easy - Ascent and descent with the cable car BergJet to Maschgenkamm, circular hike along the GeoGalerie and the Alpenfloraweg towards Zigerfurgglen - hike approx. 1 h, easy