Open-air museum Ballenberg

The museum covers 66 hectares between 640 and 700 meters above sea level, displaying 109 original historical buildings from different Swiss regions.

Founded in 1978, the museum started with 16 buildings, expanded to 25 structures by 1980, and reached 61 buildings by 1985.

Traditional craftsmen demonstrate historical techniques while working with materials in relocated workshops, maintaining centuries-old Swiss manufacturing methods.

The museum operates from April through October between 10:00 and 17:00, with parking facilities at both east and west entrances.

The museum maintains 250 native farm animals and cultivates historical plants throughout its grounds, representing different agricultural regions of Switzerland.

Location: Brienzwiler

Official opening: 1978

Elevation above the sea: 661 m

Fee: Yes

Part of: list of cultural properties in Brienzwiler, list of cultural properties in Hofstetten bei Brienz

Address: 131 Museumsstrasse, 3858 Ballenberg 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz

Opening Hours: April-October 10:00-17:00

Website: https://ballenberg.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.74876,8.08487

Latest update: May 20, 2025 16:23