At the alpaca farm, you will not only admire these enchanting therapeutic animals, but also take part in the educational programme “The wool path from animal to thread”. You will learn about the origins and breeding of alpacas, the shearing and processing of wool – spinning, washing, and then the production of articles. Each strand is washed by the alpaca farmer herself, who prepares around 80 kg of wool a year, which is then transported to a combing station. The yarn, which is not normally dyed because alpacas are colourful animals, is used to make socks, gloves, scarves, wristbands, waistcoats, hats and blankets.
ALPACA FARM
