The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum is the only open-air museum in Switzerland. Here you can experience Switzerland as it used to be. Look over the shoulder of our craftsmen and women, peek into the parlors and kitchens of over 100 Ballenberg buildings, enjoy the cultivated cultural landscape and make friends with our more than 200 farm animals.
110 historical buildings from all parts of Switzerland, over 200 farm animals and old craftsmanship: in the Ballenberg open-air museum you can experience Switzerland with all your senses.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum lasts about 2–7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $39 per person for this Interlaken experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 28 verified reviews; it is run by Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz.
Ballenberg was a fantastic experience! The museum is huge, with so much to see and explore. I was impressed by its sheer scale and variety—you really need a full day to take it all in without rushing. A great place to wander, discover and enjoy at your own pace. Highly recommended!
We have been coming to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum every now and then for many years. We like it very much and it is always a nice family outing for us. There is a lot to discover. Visiting the many different old houses is a beautiful and exciting journey into the past. For families with younger children, the new forest playground in the center of the open-air museum is a great highlight. Also recommended with children is the adventure playground with the petting zoo. The beautiful historic drugstore with the medicinal herb garden is also worth a visit. In midsummer, the small Kneipp area with a cold water basin and a small barefoot path behind the drugstore is very refreshing. The entire grounds of the open-air museum are very beautifully designed and very clean and well-maintained. We can recommend a visit to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum with a very clear conscience.
Herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Bewertung und dein positives Feedback. Es freut uns sehr, konntest du einen schönen Tag bei uns verbringen. Über ein baldiges Wiedersehen würden wir uns freuen. Liebe Grüsse vom Ballenberg
The station of brientwiller is not so easy . No bus only as smal mountain path…. Lit better from brientz
Thank you for your kind rating. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg.
We (couple in our late 20s) were really positively surprised by the Ballenberg Museum. It is certainly one of the most beautiful museums in all of Switzerland. From small children to the elderly, there is something for everyone to marvel at. Whether architecture, history, botany, wildlife, etc. We recommend planning the whole day. Anyone who wants to admire everything a bit more closely needs even more than one day.
Schön, dass Ihr so viele schöne Eindrücke mit nach Hause nehmen konntet! Euer Lob freut uns sehr und motiviert das ganze Team. Bis zum nächsten Mal und herzliche Grüsse vom Ballenberg
Very interesting - the staff is very knowledgeable and has a lot to share. The various houses are well-maintained. We especially recommend the hair salon and the exhibition "Women in Agriculture." If possible, go on weekdays. There are plenty of restrooms.
Herzlichen Dank für deine Bewertung. Es freut uns sehr, dass du den Tag bei uns genossen hast. Über ein baldiges Wiedersehen würden wir uns freuen. Liebe Grüsse vom Ballenberg
This is a great museum of Swiss life, culture and buildings. There is lots of information in German, French, Italian and English. The site is not flat (it is in Switzerland!) but most of the paths are good quality and you can avoid the goat tracks! The layout is good with different zones featuring different areas. The easy they have incorporated modern features (toilets, cafes, shops, etc) into the older buildings is very good. 3 hours was about or mental capacity so you probably need two visits or more to see everything.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum. Best wishes from the Ballenberg Team
Worst experience, first time in August great, i came back and brought my sister absolutely horrible 65.00, 1 hr. Atv was horrible
Thank you for your rating. Unfortunately we could not convince you. If you have suggestions for improvements, we will gladly accommodate them. Just contact us: +41 33 952 10 30 or info@ballenberg.ch
Our third visit to this huge open-air museum and always as much fun to take the various trails that take us on a tour of the ancient homes of our country. Do not hesitate to take a picnic!
Merci beaucoup pour votre évaluation positive et vos mots aimables. C'est avec grand plaisir que nous lisons que vous avez aimé votre troisième visite au Musée suisse en plein air Ballenberg. Nous espérons vous accueillir de nouveau au Ballenberg.
Superbly made exhibition that justifies the entrance fee. Unfortunately, the kindness of the performances is different. For example, there is traditional soup preparation, but I was totally ignored and newcomers were addressed directly. I find a cheekiness that in the Restairant for tap water Fr. 7.50 is charged !!! I recommend taking provisions yourself and avoiding the restairants.
Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung und dein Feedback! Wir bedauern, dass die Handwerksvorführungen nicht überall deinen Erwartungen entsprochen haben und nehmen auch deinen Hinweis zum Preis für Trinkwasser ernst. Wir hoffen, dich trotzdem bald wieder auf dem Ballenberg begrüssen zu dürfen.
Im very surprised this place got such great reviews.it was basically just walking in the woods but paying for it.Do not waste your time. The building are far apart and most of them are empty or are under construction. Walked from east to west but hardly anything to see. I saw more animals hiking in the mountains. I wish i could get a refund. The one good thing is the bathrooms were nice and clean.
Thank you for sharing your impressions. We’re sorry that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. Currently, only one house is under construction (a translocation of an original historic building), and there are just a few minor renovations elsewhere. All houses and exhibits remain open, and traditional crafts are demonstrated daily according to our schedule. We regret that this was not clear during your visit and hope you might give Ballenberg another chance in the future. Best regards from Ballenberg
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| Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum | 2–7 hours | 4.4 (28) | $39 | |
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