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Bakery Museum

The Bakery Museum in Benken, Switzerland, displays a wide variety of baking moulds, machines and baker's hand tools. Also on show are vintage cars, an old forge and, on the upper floor, an exhibition on how people lived in the past. The museum can be visited individually and is also used for banquets. It is part of the Wick bakery with the Bretzelstube restaurant.

Families and Kids

Children aged 8 to 15 receive a reduced admission. The museum displays baking moulds, machines and tools, as well as vintage cars and an old forge, which may interest older children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
09:00-17:00
Sunday
09:00-16:00

Admission fees

5 CHF
Adult admission
4 CHF
Children aged 8-15 years
5 CHF
IV / pensioners
4 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people

Contact

Webpage
bretzelstube.ch
Email
bretzelstube@baeckerei-wick.ch
Address
Reckplatzstrasse 21, 8717 Benken

Access

Nearby stops

  • Benken SG, Giessen150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
52m
Zürich HB
1h 14m
Chur
1h 19m
Zug
1h 23m
Luzern
1h 48m

FAQ

  • Can the museum be visited with a guided tour?
    No, guided tours are no longer offered. The museum can be visited individually at any time; most exhibits are labelled and staff are available for questions.
  • Is the museum always fully accessible during opening hours?
    No, the museum is also used for banquets and is therefore not always fully accessible. You can contact the museum in advance to check whether it is free for your desired visit.
  • Can the museum visit be combined with a meal or banquet?
    Yes, the museum can be combined with a visit to the Bretzelstube restaurant, which offers coffee and croissants, small dishes, homemade tarts and menus. The museum can also host banquets for up to 100 people.