Formation of the Alps

Model of the Alps — Image: Radek Brunecký

Participants acquire and exchange knowledge about the formation of the Alps and the nappe theory in small groups at various stations in the museum. The building blocks of the Alps are investigated using rock hand samples.

Participants get to know the rock cycle and learn to distinguish the three classes of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They also learn where to place the formation of the Alps in the context of geological history and understand the fundamental processes involved (plate tectonics, collision, nappe formation, erosion, isostasy).

Booking

Workshop enquiry form

A workshop must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance.

Detailed information

Activities

Group work and exchange ("puzzle" method) in the exhibition; exercises with rock samples

Age

14 years and up; previous knowledge of the Earth's structure, plate tectonics and the formation of the Alps is helpful

Duration

2 hours

Rates

During opening hours (Mon–Fri: 9.00-17.00)

Schools: 270 CHF per class of 24 people (25 people or more: 320 CHF)
Groups: 270 CHF per group of 12 people

Outside of opening hours (Mon–Fri)

Schools: 320 CHF per class of 24 people (25 people or more: 370 CHF)
Groups: 320 CHF per group of 12 people

Weekend (Sat + Sun, upon special request)

Schools: 420 CHF per class of 24 people (25 people or more: 520 CHF)
Groups: 370 CHF per group of 12 people

Please note the cancellation fees.