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Museum of the Saanen Landscape

The Museum of the Saanen Landscape in Saanen, Switzerland, is housed in a late-medieval building from 1575 and presents the cultural heritage of the region. A permanent exhibition on Saanen customs and traditions covers themes such as tourism, crafts, alpine farming, art, culture and education, housing, bells and ground glass panes. The museum opened in 1999 and regularly hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum features an original reconstructed schoolroom that delights young and old. Children from 6 years pay a reduced admission. The exhibitions on bells, crafts and alpine farming are also interesting for families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography

    • Guided tours: Yes

    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

The museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm during the winter season from 20 December 2025 to 12 April 2026 and during the summer season from 6 June to 19 October 2025. It is closed from 13 April to 29 May 2026.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (20 December 2025 – 12 April 2026)
14:00-17:00 (6 June – 19 October 2025)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (20 December 2025 – 12 April 2026)
14:00-17:00 (6 June – 19 October 2025)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (20 December 2025 – 12 April 2026)
14:00-17:00 (6 June – 19 October 2025)
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (20 December 2025 – 12 April 2026)
14:00-17:00 (6 June – 19 October 2025)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children from 6 years
6 CHF
Group price per person
4 CHF
Schools per person

Contact

Webpage
museum-saanen.ch
Email
info@museum-saanen.ch
Address
Dorfstr. 62a, 3792 Saanen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Saanen250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
1h 38m
Bern
2h 0m
Lausanne
2h 2m
Interlaken Ost
2h 7m
Martigny
2h 20m

FAQ

  • Can I rent the museum for private events such as weddings or birthdays?
    Yes, the museum rooms are suitable for events such as aperitifs for weddings, birthdays and class reunions, with or without guided tours. Concerts and meetings are also possible. Enquiries can be sent to info@museum-saanen.ch.
  • Are guided tours available for groups?
    Yes, groups and guided tours are available on request at 033 744 55 84. A guided tour for up to 15 people costs an additional CHF 60.
  • When is the museum closed?
    The museum is closed from 13 April to 29 May 2026. It is also closed outside the seasonal opening periods.
  • Are there discounts for schools?
    Yes, schools pay CHF 4 per person, with a guided tour CHF 6 per person.

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