The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum transports you into the past. Get a first-hand glimpse into the culture and traditions of Switzerland and travel the whole of the country in a day. Stroll through centuries of history.
Would you like to find out more about Switzerland’s customs and traditions? The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum transports you into the past, amidst spectacular natural surroundings. On your tour, you can discover original, centuries-old buildings from all over Switzerland. You can also expect a variety of exhibitions and live demonstrations of old Swiss crafts. Upon entering Ballenberg, you can either look at the schedule for the day and plan your tour around each demo or you can follow one of the park’s wide range of paths and choose to be surprised instead. There are plenty of places to eat, such as picnic tables or restaurants serving up Swiss specialities. The kids can cuddle farm animals at the park’s petting zoo or amuse themselves in the playpark.
Ballenberg Train
Discover the Open-Air Museum with the new Ballenberg Train. The ride is included in the admission price. It runs between the east and west entrances and stops at three stations en route: "Gasthaus Bären", eastern "Mittelland" and Balm. This makes the Open-Air Museum accessible and comfortable to experience for everyone. Further Information
Your highlights at a glance
Would you like to find out more about Switzerland’s customs and traditions? The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum transports you into the past, amidst spectacular natural surroundings. On your tour, you can discover original, centuries-old buildings from all over Switzerland. You can also expect a variety of exhibitions and live demonstrations of old Swiss crafts. Upon entering Ballenberg, you can either look at the schedule for the day and plan your tour around each demo or you can follow one of the park’s wide range of paths and choose to be surprised instead. There are plenty of places to eat, such as picnic tables or restaurants serving up Swiss specialities. The kids can cuddle farm animals at the park’s petting zoo or amuse themselves in the playpark.
Ballenberg Train
Discover the Open-Air Museum with the new Ballenberg Train. The ride is included in the admission price. It runs between the east and west entrances and stops at three stations en route: "Gasthaus Bären", eastern "Mittelland" and Balm. This makes the Open-Air Museum accessible and comfortable to experience for everyone. Further InformationYour highlights at a glance
- Over 100 original, centuries-old buildings from every part of Switzerland
- Daily demonstrations of ancient crafts
- A variety of exhibitions
- New: Ballenberg-Train
To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note
- Open from mid-April to the end of October
- Good, closed toe shoes (unpaved paths) and a raincoat are recommended
- The western section of the Open-Air Museum is ideal for wheelchair users
- Purchase your tickets at the museum or online via the official website
Good to know
Openings
Mid-April – beginning of November
The tills are open from 9.00 am on, but the houses are only accessible from 10.00 am on.
The tills are open from 9.00 am on, but the houses are only accessible from 10.00 am on.
General Information
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
Pet allowed
Suitable for the Elderly
for Children of all Ages
Suitable for Pushchair
Other Furnishing/Equipment
Children Entertainment Corner (indoors)
Children's Playground (outdoors)
Toilet
Handicapped accessible WC
Barrier-free access
Payment Options
American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Mastercard, Twint, Visa
Accessibility
Accessibility information can be found on the Ginto platform:
Directions & Parking facilities
Visitors travelling by train to Brienz (from Interlaken) or Brünig-Hasliberg (from Lucerne). There is a public bus runs between Brienz and Brünig train stations and the Ballenberg West and East entrances.
By car from Lucerne via the A8 / Brünig highway to the Brienzwiler exit to the Ballenberg East entrance (Museumsstrasse 431, 3856 Brienzwiler). From Interlaken via the A8 highway to the Brienz exit, continue in the direction of Hofstetten to the Ballenberg West entrance: (Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten)
By car from Lucerne via the A8 / Brünig highway to the Brienzwiler exit to the Ballenberg East entrance (Museumsstrasse 431, 3856 Brienzwiler). From Interlaken via the A8 highway to the Brienz exit, continue in the direction of Hofstetten to the Ballenberg West entrance: (Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten)
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