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Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum

4.4 (29 reviews) 2–7 hours Free cancellation Skip the line
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Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration
2–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
German, English, Italian, French
Operated by
Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Museum entry
  • Included: Use of the digital museum guide

Not included

  • Not included: Parking Fees
  • Not included: Carriage rides on the premises

Itinerary

  1. 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

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum Museumsstrasse 100, 3858, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Switzerland See on map

End point

  • Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum Museumsstrasse 100, 3858, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Switzerland See on map

Using your ticket

Please exchange your ticket at the ticket offices of the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum in Hofstetten (WEST entrance) or Brienzwiler (East entrance).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

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

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 29 reviews
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