Explore more than 100 historic Swiss buildings, including farmhouses farmhouses, stables and bakeries. Immerse yourself in traditional crafts such as basket weaving, lace making, blacksmithing and much more.

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Highlights

Visit over 100 historic buildings from all over Switzerland
Stroll through themed exhibitions and the medicinal herb garden
Explore the petting zoo and experience the animals up close

Full description

The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum in the Bernese Oberland offers a unique opportunity to experience and understand the Swiss way of life, which is often reminiscent of bygone eras. On the 66-hectare site, visitors can explore various Swiss buildings, gain insights into rural life, interact with local farm animals and even visit a petting zoo. There are a variety of dining options on the museum grounds, from restaurants serving regional dishes to picnic areas where you can enjoy your own food or freshly baked bread from the museum's wood-fired oven.

Includes

Admission to all houses and exhibitions
Access to craft demonstrations: from bread baking and blacksmithing to brick and cheese making
Activities especially for children and adults
Digital map of the park
Handcarts for children (while stocks last)

Guided tour
Horse-drawn carriage ride (from mid-May to the beginning of October)

Meeting point

Parking spaces are available at both museum entrances (East/Brienzwiler and West/Hofstetten). On days when the museum is heavily frequented, a parking service is on duty.

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