- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr – 7 hr
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Overview
The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum is the only open-air museum in Switzerland. Here you can experience Switzerland as it used to be. Look over the shoulder of our craftsmen and women, peek into the parlors and kitchens of over 100 Ballenberg buildings, enjoy the cultivated cultural landscape and make friends with our more than 200 farm animals.
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What's included
- Museum entry
- Use of the digital museum guide
- Parking Fees
- Carriage rides on the premises
Itinerary
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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Admission included
110 historical buildings from all parts of Switzerland, over 200 farm animals and old craftsmanship: in the Ballenberg open-air museum you can experience Switzerland with all your senses.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
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Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
- Please exchange your ticket at the ticket offices of the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum in Hofstetten (WEST entrance) or Brienzwiler (East entrance).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- klemm2015 · Sep 2026
Unique
It is a unique museum for me here in the Bernese Oberland that brings the rural culture and history of the region to life and where I could spend days. Crafts, living, working, life from hundreds of years ago to today.
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- PatrickF007 · Sep 2026
A fantastic experience — allow a full day!
Ballenberg was a fantastic experience! The museum is huge, with so much to see and explore. I was impressed by its sheer scale and variety—you really need a full day to take it all in without rushing. A great place to wander, discover and enjoy at your own pace. Highly recommended!
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- W2689GLdeb · Aug 2026
A wonderful journey into the past.
We have been coming to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum every now and then for many years. We like it very much and it is always a nice family outing for us. There is a lot to discover. Visiting the many different old houses is a beautiful and exciting journey into the past. For families with younger children, the new forest playground in the center of the open-air museum is a great highlight. Also recommended with children is the adventure playground with the petting zoo. The beautiful historic drugstore with the medicinal herb garden is also worth a visit. In midsummer, the small Kneipp area with a cold water basin and a small barefoot path behind the drugstore is very refreshing. The entire grounds of the open-air museum are very beautifully designed and very clean and well-maintained. We can recommend a visit to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum with a very clear conscience.
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- Laurent_M · Aug 2026
The station of...
The station of brientwiller is not so easy . No bus only as smal mountain path…. Lit better from brientz
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- Ben B · Jun 2026
One of the most beautiful museums in Switzerland.
We (couple in our late 20s) were really positively surprised by the Ballenberg Museum. It is certainly one of the most beautiful museums in all of Switzerland. From small children to the elderly, there is something for everyone to marvel at. Whether architecture, history, botany, wildlife, etc. We recommend planning the whole day. Anyone who wants to admire everything a bit more closely needs even more than one day.
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- Baselsyl · Jun 2026
Educational
Very interesting - the staff is very knowledgeable and has a lot to share. The various houses are well-maintained. We especially recommend the hair salon and the exhibition "Women in Agriculture." If possible, go on weekdays. There are plenty of restrooms.
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