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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum

The Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg is the largest museum in Switzerland, showcasing over 100 historic rural buildings from all over the country on a 66-hectare site. Visitors can explore traditional architecture, watch live demonstrations of over 30 historic crafts, and encounter around 200 farm animals representing native Swiss breeds.

Families and Kids

Ballenberg offers a large adventure playground, a woodland playground, a petting enclosure with farm animals, a historic carousel, and many hands-on activities like butter making, roof tiling, and historic games. Fairy tale readings take place once a month.

Information

  • Visit duration: 300min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 0-3
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (9 April to 1 November 2026)

Admission fees

32 CHF
Adult admission
16 CHF
Child admission
72 CHF
Family admission
29 CHF
Student admission
29 CHF
Senior admission
29 CHF
Groups of 10 or more adults

Contact

Webpage
ballenberg.ch
Email
info@ballenberg.ch
Address
Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz