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The Sound Smithy

In the Sound Smithy, a nearly forgotten craft, the art of forging, is kept alive.

The Sound Smithy is located in Alt St. Johann, on the banks of the Thur, and is found in a typical Toggenburg house.

Adults and children get to experience sound for themselves in various themed rooms and explore it through their own experimentation. Groups, schools and clubs are very welcome, and we offer tours of the adventure museum and the forge upon request. You can even try your hand at forging bells under expert guidance.

At the entrance to the smithy, you see an impressive array of bells, sorted by Swiss region. These bells serve various purposes. For example, Weidschellen (pasture bells) help farmers to keep track of their cows in the pasture. Their sound reveals what the cows are doing and where they are. On the workbench, you will find bells in many shapes and sizes. You can watch how the blacksmith forms bells out of glowing iron. Or sign up for one of our courses and forge your own bell.

Heilende Klänge mit Klangmassage Trommeln und Klangschale

Resonance

Sound and Effect

Klangschmiede Brauchtum erleben Klangwelt Toggenburg

Customs & Traditions

Sound experiences and knowledge transfer for families and groups

Sound

Sound experiences, interactive listening stations for families and groups

Klang Escape Room Klangwelt Toggenburg Klangschmiede

Sound Escape Room

The world's first escape room on the theme of sound. The idyllic Toggenburg is in danger and the world of sound needs your help!

Escape room only available in German

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Klangschmiede
Sonnenhalbstrasse 22
9656 Alt St. Johann

Admission Fees

Adventure Museum and Sound Smithy

  • Adults CHF 14.–

  • AHV / IV / Students / Trainee CHF 12.–

  • Children / Pupils (5 to16 years) CHF 7.–

  • Families (2 adults, 4 children) CHF 35.–

Free admission for

  • Holders of the Swiss Museum Pass

  • Raiffeisen MemberPlus members

  • Children and teenagers up to the age of 18 from the cantons of AR/SG

  • Holders of the OSKAR guest card

Discounts

  • KulturLegi: 50% discount on the admission price