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Ballenberg Open-Air Museum: Authentic Swiss Experience with Historic Buildings and Farm Animals
4.5
19 Ratings
Hofstetten bei Brienz
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum stands alone as Switzerland’s only open-air museum. It offers a snapshot of Swiss history, allowing you to observe our artisans at work, take a glimpse inside more than 100 establishments of Ballenberg, appreciate the well-maintained cultural surroundings, and acquaint yourself with our collection of over 200 domestic animals.
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum stands alone as Switzerland’s only open-air museum. It offers a snapshot of Swiss history, allowing you to observe our artisans at work, take a glimpse inside more than 100 establishments of Ballenberg, appreciate the well-maintained cultural surroundings, and acquaint yourself with our collection of over 200 domestic animals.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum - 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.
- Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum - 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.
What's Included
- Entry to the museum.
- Access to a digital museum guide.
- Entry to the museum.
- Access to a digital museum guide.
What's Not Included
- Parking fees
- Carriage rides on the premises
- Parking fees
- Carriage rides on the premises
Additional Information
- Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
- Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
Location
Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(19 Ratings)
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Vince-lsne
Oct 17, 2025
Very nice day at Ballenberg - Our third visit to this huge open-air museum and always as much fun to take the various trails that take us on a tour of the ancient homes of our country. Do not hesitate to take a picnic!
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Manonv88
Aug 5, 2025
Must-see with family or friends - A busy day but what a treat! If the weather is with you, it’s a must in the region! With children or not, it’s really great! It is a well maintained, lively museum and the environment is beautiful!
Free admission with Raiffeisen MemberPlus.
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Engelkla
Jul 25, 2025
An incredible great experience ! - An incredible great experience ! With so much attention to detail and so much to discover for big and small. Highly recommended!!!
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Corneliag-reinach
Jun 1, 2025
Walk through the open-air museum - Very interesting, these different houses depending on the canton in Switzerland.
The kitchens, bedrooms and facilities are authentic and as anno to time.
The walk leads through forest and meadows. Don't forget to put on good shoes!
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Patinca29
Apr 20, 2025
Too Big for Just One Day - We visited on opening day April 2025. When we got the map we could immediately tell there was no way we could see everything in a single day, so we prioritized localities. We loved the parts we saw. There were always English translations so we never felt left out. We wish we had a second day.
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Mimou02
Mar 21, 2025
To discover absolutely - We loved walking around this open-air museum, discovering all these pretty houses as well as the different trades and techniques of the past. My kids loved it. In one day we couldn’t see everything. There are picnic places in different places and everything is very well indicated. I highly recommend!
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516stephaniek
Sep 3, 2024
Giant and educational - A very great, informative museum that deserves its, but quite high, entrance fee. There is a lot to see (including animals) and do. We were there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the evening and have only half of all the houses from inside and outside
"discover". That's why we really need to get back here! We are looking forward to it!
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Martinch78
Oct 2, 2025
Super Freiöichtmiseum but completely overpriced drinking water in the restaurant - Superbly made exhibition that justifies the entrance fee.
Unfortunately, the kindness of the performances is different. For example, there is traditional soup preparation, but I was totally ignored and newcomers were addressed directly.
I find a cheekiness that in the Restairant for tap water Fr. 7.50 is charged !!!
I recommend taking provisions yourself and avoiding the restairants.
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Anatoly_moguchiy
Jun 2, 2025
Horrible restaurant - The experience is not bad to do, relatively expensive but nice enough for the children. On the other hand the first restaurant was simply not good.. deplorable service... wait of at least 40 minutes, people arrived later than us served before.. but the waiter explains that it is normal..and too expensive for what it is...really quality/price 2/10...
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Jk919191
Sep 1, 2025
Disappointed. Don’t waste your time - Im very surprised this place got such great reviews.it was basically just walking in the woods but paying for it.Do not waste your time. The building are far apart and most of them are empty or are under construction. Walked from east to west but hardly anything to see. I saw more animals hiking in the mountains. I wish i could get a refund. The one good thing is the bathrooms were nice and clean.
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