Highlights
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Travel back to the simpler times with a visit to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum in Switzerland
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Get to see over 100 traditional Swiss buildings, including magnificent farmhouses, alpine huts, and the local workers' quarters
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Take a tour of the ongoing exhibits, watching skilled craftspeople engaging in their workshops with traditional tools that have been used for centuries
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Gain an insight into the everyday life of the locals, rural cultures & traditions, and meet some friendly farm animals like cows, pigs & chickens
Overview
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum Location: Museumsstrasse 100, 3858, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Switzerland
Operational Timings: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Last Admission: 30 minutes before closing
Activity Duration: 2-3 Hours (Approx.)
About Ballenberg Open-Air Museum Entry Tickets, Switzerland:
Bring your family & loved ones along and embark on a day trip to Ballenberg Open-Air Museum, an authentic park cum museum spread across an area of 66-hectare of land. Explore the region's rich history, culture, and customs while experiencing a peaceful day out. Plus, you can enter the place conveniently without having to wait in long ticket lines with your priority access card. Book your tickets today and get ready for the wholesome tour.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the activity location as per your scheduled time and visit the open-air museum with your skip-the-line ticket.
- Take a tour of the unique museum, which is situated amidst the natural landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and the domestic animals of the region.
- As you take a tour of Ballenberg, you will get to see the authentic architectural styles of the region and various traditional buildings, starting from alpine huts & local workers' quarters to the beautiful farmhouses.
- Attend the ongoing demonstrations at the museum like a traditional bread & cheese-making exhibit and old-school construction techniques.
- Spend some quality bonding time with your family and loved ones as you experience the authentic lifestyle of the locals living in the surrounding area.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The museum is at a distance of 450 meters from Hofstetten bei Brienz City Centre. You can reach the destination within 5 minutes by car.
- By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the museum is Ballenberg West, at a distance of 19 meters.
Select Package Options
Ballenberg Open-Air Museum Skip-the-line Entry Tickets
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Know Before You Go
- Children aged 0-5 years can join the experience free of charge, while children aged 6-16 years can book the package at child prices. All individuals aged 17 years and above can book the package at adult prices.
- Free entry with the Swiss Museum Pass and the Museums-PASS-Musées.
- Handcart and horse-drawn carriages are available to rent on-site.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- Lockers are available at the East and West ticket offices. Large items of luggage can be stored in a lockable room.
- Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
- Dogs are admitted free of charge. Please keep them on a short lead.
- Electric wheelchair available to rent. It should be collected from and returned to the West entrance (Hofstetten).
Accessibility Options
- Wheelchair Accessible