Heididorf Season Opening

Johanna Spyri's bestseller "Heidi" has lost none of its magic today. Heidi is a symbol of homeland, honesty and joy of life and this for 140 years. Let yourself be transported to the time of origin of the world-famous children's story Heidi. In Heidi's village, you will discover the Heidi house, the town hall, the barn, the village school and Heidi’s alp cottage. Outside Heidi's animals are waiting for you.

Heidis Herbal

Let yourself be carried into the world of medicinal herbs in Heidi’s time and learn more about their preparation and effects.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase lovingly made herbal products on site or even create your own herbal salt.

From Wool to Dress

Countless steps are involved in turning wool into a dress. Even more so if the dress is to be colorful. Various plant parts such as leaves, petals, berries, roots, or even some tree barks can be used for dyeing the wool. After the wool has been naturally mordanted and cooked with the plant parts, it is placed in the sun for several weeks. After rinsing, the wool can be carded, spun, twisted, knitted, and woven. Let yourself be shown the steps and marvel at the beauty of naturally dyed wool.

Heidi's Story

Who likes to listen to a story and be drawn into its spell? How could this happen better than with the touching story of Heidi. We invite children and anyone interested to immerse themselves in this unique story of Heidi with us. Take a seat, listen and let it affect you.
For those who are interested, we also offer guided tours for adults and children that combine background information, experience and history.
Takes place every hour from 11.00 a.m., each session lasts around 15 minutes.

Carving and Woodwork with Alpöhi

On Sunday, Alpöhi, Heidi's grandfather, is in his alpine hut. He is a master at working with wood like no other. He makes benches, splits shingles for the roof from tree trunks, and happily carves an edelweiss for Heidi as well as for you. Watch him at work; he looks forward to your visit.

Lathe work as in Heidi’s time

This weekend, the traveling woodturner will be in the little village. He masters working with wood and the chisel like no one else. Be amazed at the skills he demonstrates on the foot-powered lathe, completely without electricity. Watch over his shoulder or try woodturning yourself. He looks forward to your visit.

From Plant to Fabric

Riffling, threshing, roasting, breaking, scutching, spinning, weaving, and sewing. From sowing the flax in the garden to the finished fabric, at least 14 steps are required. See for yourself what happens to the flax after 100 days in the garden and how it is processed over several weeks into finished cloth.

Heidi's Story

Who likes to listen to a story and be drawn into its spell? How could this happen better than with the touching story of Heidi. We invite children and anyone interested to immerse themselves in this unique story of Heidi with us. Take a seat, listen and let it affect you.
For those who are interested, we also offer guided tours for adults and children that combine background information, experience and history.
Takes place every hour from 11.00 a.m., each session lasts around 15 minutes.

Shingles and Carving with Alpöhi

On Sunday, Alpöhi, Heidi's grandfather, is in his alpine hut. He is a master at working with wood like no other. He makes benches, splits shingles for the roof from tree trunks, and happily carves an edelweiss for Heidi as well as for you. Watch him at work; he looks forward to your visit.

From Wool to Dress

The wool from various sheep breeds is ready to be touched. Countless steps are involved in turning the wool into a dress. Washing, carding, spinning, and twisting the wool. In the past, this old craft could be found in almost every household, but today only a few people still master it. Let the steps be explained to you and immerse yourself in a time long past.

Heidis Herbal

Let yourself be carried away into the world of medicinal herbs in Heidi's time and learn more about their processing and healing effects. You also have the opportunity to buy herbal products made with love on-site or to make your own herbal salt.
Interested parties can also deepen their knowledge in our bookable herbal courses for adults and children.

Heidi's Story

Who likes to listen to a story and be drawn into its spell? How could this happen better than with the touching story of Heidi. We invite children and anyone interested to immerse themselves in this unique story of Heidi with us. Take a seat, listen and let it affect you.
For those who are interested, we also offer guided tours for adults and children that combine background information, experience and history.
Takes place every hour from 11.00 a.m., each session lasts around 15 minutes.

Lace making with the village women

An ancient craft, in the hands of consummate craftsmen, who produce laces complimented through the use of technology and many hours of work to complete. Try it yourself!

Carving and Woodwork with Alpöhi

This is an experience like no other, one that will be engraved in your memory, as you see skillful and diligent craftsmen, carving outside the mountain hut. As part of the experience, you will witness a craftsman split roof tiles, to make roofs for houses, directly from the trunk of fine trees, abundant in the surroundings. The mastery seen is unprecedented, as you can engage in the creation, and carvings of precious white Edelweisses out of wood.

Wool spinning with Peters Grandmother

Washing, carding, spinning and twisting wool. In the past, the old craft was found in almost every household, today only a few people master it. Look over Peter's grandmother's shoulders as she spins or try it yourself. Spinning courses are offered during the season for those who are interested.

From Wool to Dress

The wool from various sheep breeds is ready to be touched. Countless steps are involved in turning the wool into a dress. Washing, carding, spinning, and twisting the wool. In the past, this old craft could be found in almost every household, but today only a few people still master it. Let the steps be explained to you and immerse yourself in a time long past.

Lathe work as in Heidi’s time

This weekend, the traveling woodturner will be in the little village. He masters working with wood and the chisel like no one else. Be amazed at the skills he demonstrates on the foot-powered lathe, completely without electricity. Watch over his shoulder or try woodturning yourself. He looks forward to your visit.

Lathe work as in Heidi’s time

This weekend, the traveling woodturner will be in the little village. He masters working with wood and the chisel like no one else. Be amazed at the skills he demonstrates on the foot-powered lathe, completely without electricity. Watch over his shoulder or try woodturning yourself. He looks forward to your visit.

Wool spinning with Peters Grandmother

Washing, carding, spinning and twisting wool. In the past, the old craft was found in almost every household, today only a few people master it. Look over Peter's grandmother's shoulders as she spins or try it yourself. Spinning courses are offered during the season for those who are interested.

Lace making with the village women

An ancient craft, in the hands of consummate craftsmen, who produce laces complimented through the use of technology and many hours of work to complete. Try it yourself!

Lace making with the village women

An ancient craft, in the hands of consummate craftsmen, who produce laces complimented through the use of technology and many hours of work to complete. Try it yourself!

From Wool to Dress

Wool from a wide variety of sheep breeds is laid out for you to touch. Countless steps are required before a garment is created from wool: washing, carding, spinning, and plying.
In the past, this traditional craft could be found in almost every household; today, only a few people still master it. Let the individual steps be explained to you and immerse yourself in a long-forgotten time.

Carving and Woodwork with Alpöhi

This is an experience like no other, one that will be engraved in your memory, as you see skillful and diligent craftsmen, carving outside the mountain hut. As part of the experience, you will witness a craftsman split roof tiles, to make roofs for houses, directly from the trunk of fine trees, abundant in the surroundings. The mastery seen is unprecedented, as you can engage in the creation, and carvings of precious white Edelweisses out of wood.

Heidi's Story

Who likes to listen to a story and be drawn into its spell? How could this happen better than with the touching story of Heidi. We invite children and anyone interested to immerse themselves in this unique story of Heidi with us. Take a seat, listen and let it affect you.
For those who are interested, we also offer guided tours for adults and children that combine background information, experience and history.
Takes place every hour from 11.00 a.m., each session lasts around 15 minutes.

Lace making with the village women

An ancient craft, in the hands of consummate craftsmen, who produce laces complimented through the use of technology and many hours of work to complete. Try it yourself!

From Plant to Fabric

Riffling, threshing, roasting, breaking, scutching, spinning, weaving, and sewing. From sowing the flax in the garden to the finished fabric, at least 14 steps are required. See for yourself what happens to the flax after 100 days in the garden and how it is processed over several weeks into finished cloth.

Heidis Herbal

Let yourself be carried into the world of medicinal herbs in Heidi’s time and learn more about their preparation and effects.

You will also have the opportunity to purchase lovingly made herbal products on site or even create your own herbal salt.

Carving and Woodwork with Alpöhi

This is an experience like no other, one that will be engraved in your memory, as you see skillful and diligent craftsmen, carving outside the mountain hut. As part of the experience, you will witness a craftsman split roof tiles, to make roofs for houses, directly from the trunk of fine trees, abundant in the surroundings. The mastery seen is unprecedented, as you can engage in the creation, and carvings of precious white Edelweisses out of wood.

Heididorf Season End

Take the opportunity before Heidi and Peter, grandmother and grandfather, Schwänli, Bärli, and the whole flock of chickens soon go into well-deserved hibernation. Until Sunday, November 3rd, the doors of the village are still open daily.