Ballenberg

Ballenberg is one of Europe's largest open-air museums, spread over 66 hectares of parkland near Brienz. It brings together more than 100 original historic buildings from all over Switzerland, carefully dismantled and reassembled on site. The museum offers a fascinating journey through Swiss rural life from the 14th to the 19th century. Visitors can explore farmhouses, barns, workshops, and even a schoolhouse, each furnished with period-appropriate items. Traditional crafts are demonstrated daily, including cheese-making, woodcarving, weaving, and blacksmithing. Farm animals like cows, goats, and chickens roam the grounds, adding to the authentic atmosphere. The museum is divided into regions, reflecting the architectural diversity of Switzerland's cantons. With its scenic setting in the Bernese Oberland, Ballenberg provides a captivating and educational experience for all ages, offering a tangible connection to Switzerland's cultural heritage.

Don't miss

• Explore over 100 original historic buildings from across Switzerland
• Watch live demonstrations of traditional crafts like cheese-making and woodcarving
• Pet farm animals at the animal enclosure
• Visit the bakery and taste fresh bread baked in a wood-fired oven
• Take a guided tour to learn about Swiss rural history

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Ballenberg

Cheapest way inMonte Brè Tour from Lugano by funicular4.7★ · 65 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →Best full dayJungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland4.6★ · 1,475 travelers~12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$368 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleTrip from Lucerne to Interlaken, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen5★ · 17 travelers9–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$355 per personSee dates →