Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

The museum features 109 original historic buildings transferred from every region of Switzerland, showcasing traditional architecture and rural life across 66 hectares.

Established in 1978, this museum emerged from planning initiatives of the 1930s, following the model of Stockholm's Skansen Museum, which pioneered open-air museums in 1891.

Visitors observe craftspeople demonstrating traditional skills while farm animals graze near historic houses, gardens contain heritage plant varieties from different Swiss regions.

The museum operates daily from April to October, 10:00 to 17:00, with 10 kilometers of walking paths connecting different exhibition areas throughout the grounds.

Each of the 109 buildings maintains its original construction materials and techniques, relocated piece by piece from their source locations across Switzerland.

Location: Hofstetten bei Brienz

Address: Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz

Phone: +41339521030

Website: https://ballenberg.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.75090,8.07780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:29