Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum

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Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum

In the open-air museum Ballenberg, Switzerland is just as it was a few hundred years ago.
Over 100 original, century old buildings from all over Switzerland can be visited. But also demonstrations of traditional craftsmanship, such as wood carving, forging, pottery making or making cheese can be observed live. Various events and around 250 farm animals create a vivid impression of the past in rural Ballenberg. For young and old, a visit to the Ballenberg is an unforgettable experience.

Getting There

Tour Highlights

  • More than 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland
  • Green woods, wonderful gardens and stunning views
  • More than 250 genuine Swiss farm animals
  • Craft demonstrations such as traditional bread baking, cheese making, wood carving
  • Horse drawn carriage rides
  • Picnic areas with wood and water freely available
  • Restaurants, shops, chocolate factory
  • Parking spaces

What's Included

  • Entrance in the museum
  • free access to the houses
  • Visiting the craft demonstrations
  • Petting zoo & children’s play area
  • Picnic areas with wood and water

Not Included

  • Guided tours,
  • Horse drawn carriage rides
  • Restaurant consumption

Duration

2 - 4 hours

Schedule

  • 13 April – 3 November 2019, 10 am – 5 pm
  • Tip: Although the houses are only accessible from 10 am, the ticket offices and restaurants are already open from 9 am.

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