Ticket Ballenberg
Highlights
- Visit over 100 historic buildings from all over Switzerland such as farmhouses, stables, bakehouses or barns
- Learn traditional crafts such as basketry, lace making, blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, carving and many more
- Also get up close and personal with cute farm animals like chickens, pigs, calves, dogs and many more
- Visit the petting zoo and experience the animals up close
- Walk through thematic exhibitions as well as the medicinal herb garden
- Handmade products can be purchased as a souvenir
Description
The Open Air Museum Ballenberg in the Bernese Oberland is a unique open air museum where you can get an insight into the Swiss way of life - partly from times gone by.
On the 66 hectare site you will visit buildings from all over Switzerland and get to know the rural everyday life better. You'll also have the opportunity to meet the farm animals of Swiss agriculture and see the cute farm animals in a petting zoo.
Numerous catering options are spread throughout the grounds, ranging from restaurants serving local cuisine to picnic areas where you can enjoy the food you've brought with you or fresh wood-fired bread purchased at the museum. Since Ballenberg covers a large area and is very extensive, we recommend that you plan the whole day for your visit.
Practical Information:
- Languages offered: English, French, German, Italian
- Paid parking available at both entrances
- Lockers available at both entrances
- Suitable for: Wheelchair users, strollers, dogs
Swiss Activities Tip
To make your visit to Ballenberg even more special, there is the possibility to organize a Foxtrail. You go from post to post and try to chase the fox through the open-air museum with funny riddles. This event is perfect for friends, families, wedding parties or company events.
Inclusions
Day ticket Ballenberg
Handcart for children (while stocks last)
Daily rental all-terrain electric wheelchair: + 25 CHF
Meeting point
Ballenberg Eingang Ost, 3856 Brienzwiler
Ballenberg Ost, Museum, 3856 Brienzwiler, Schweiz
Important information
- Paid parking available
- Lockers available
Provider
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Great to enjoy with family when the weather is nice, it’s even better! A proper walk and plenty of fresh air. Just make sure to plan more than an afternoon if you want to do everything or come back.
Ophélia
27 Apr 2026
It was a beautiful day full of vivid impressions.
Lilo
8 Oct 2025