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With this ticket to Ballenberg, you'll get to explore this beautiful open-air museum, which recreates the rural buildings of Switzerland. You can also learn about traditional Swiss crafts and visit a small zoo.

With this ticket to Ballenberg, you'll get to explore this beautiful open-air museum, which recreates the rural buildings of Switzerland. You can also learn about traditional Swiss crafts and visit a small zoo.

Tour Details

Ballenberg is an open-air museum located in Hofstetten bei Brienz, a beautiful town in the canton of Bern on Lake Brienz.

With your ticket to the Ballenberg open-air museum, you can visit more than 100 recreations of the farms, stables, bakeries and barns of rural Switzerland, scattered throughout the complex.

Throughout your visit to Ballenberg, you can also discover first-hand how basket weaving, lace making, blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, carving and other traditional Swiss crafts are carried out.

The museum also has a small zoo where you can get up close and personal with chickens, pigs, calves and other animals commonly found on traditional Swiss farms. The little ones are sure to love this part of the museum!

In the museum's extensive grounds, which extend over 66 hectares (163 acres), you'll find various picnic areas where you can enjoy the food you have brought with you.

Opening Hours

The Ballenberg open-air museum is open daily from April 10 to November 2, 2025 from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Included

1–day admission to the Ballenberg Open–Air Museum

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Pets

Allowed, only in outdoor areas.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audioguides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Swiss Activities Ag Corporate name: Swiss Activities AG Registered Office: Seestrasse 21, Erlenbach, Switzerland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CHE­397.027.688 Contact information Email: mathias@swissactivities.com Phone: +41792060273

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

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