A hundred alphorn players gather high up in the Swiss Alps for the 22nd International Alphorn Festival, with their dulcet tones and harmonies echoing around the mountains. The alphorn is a traditional Swiss instrument which was reputedly used to communicate in the mountains, with its clear sound ringing around the valleys. | AFP News Agency

The alphorn is a funky looking instrument — it’s over 11 feet in length, made entirely of spruce, and has no valves and no keys. But 16-year-old prodigy Tim Lin really knows how to make that thing sing. | Great Big Story

Alphorn 🎶- Experience the traditional sounds of Switzerland in the heart of the Alps. The Alphorn outdoor concert in Zermatt offers a unique cultural performance surrounded by stunning mountain views. Enjoy the deep, resonant tones of this iconic Swiss instrument, blending nature, music, and alpine heritage in an unforgettable open-air setting 💕 God bless 💕 #alphorn #outdoor #music #musiclovers #musician #traditional #culture #swissalps #swissmade #mountains #mountainview #mountainlovers #nat