Ballenberg Open-Air Museum: Authentic Swiss Experience with Historic Buildings and Farm Animals

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum stands alone as Switzerland’s only open-air museum. It offers a snapshot of Swiss history, allowing you to observe our artisans at work, take a glimpse inside more than 100 establishments of Ballenberg, appreciate the well-maintained cultural surroundings, and acquaint yourself with our collection of over 200 domestic animals.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum - 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.
What's Included
  • Entry to the museum.
  • Access to a digital museum guide.
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
  • Carriage rides on the premises
Additional Information
  • Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
Location
Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Manonv88
Aug 5, 2025
Must-see EN family or friends - A busy day but what a treat! If EN addition the weather is with you, it is a must DE the region! With children or not, it’s really great! It is a well maintained, lively museum and the environment is beautiful! Free admission with Raiffeisen MemberPlus.
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Engelkla
Jul 25, 2025
An incredible great experience ! - An incredible great experience ! With so much attention to detail and so much to discover for big and small. Highly recommended!!!
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Corneliag-reinach
Jun 1, 2025
Walk through the open-air museum - Very interesting, these different houses depending on the canton in Switzerland. The kitchens, bedrooms and facilities are authentic and as anno to time. The walk leads through forest and meadows. Don't forget to put on good shoes!
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Patinca29
Apr 20, 2025
Too Big for Just One Day - We visited on opening day April 2025. When we got the map we could immediately tell there was no way we could see everything in a single day, so we prioritized localities. We loved the parts we saw. There were always English translations so we never felt left out. We wish we had a second day.
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Mimou02
Mar 21, 2025
To discover absolutely - We loved walking around this open-air museum, discovering all these pretty houses as well as the different trades and techniques of the past. My kids loved it. In one day we couldn’t see everything. There are picnic places in different places and everything is very well indicated. I highly recommend!
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516stephaniek
Sep 3, 2024
Giant and educational - A very great, informative museum that deserves its, but quite high, entrance fee. There is a lot to see (including animals) and do. We were there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the evening and have only half of all the houses from inside and outside "discover". That's why we really need to get back here! We are looking forward to it!
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738nadjac
Aug 6, 2024
An Experience I Recommendation to All Adults and Children - A true open-air museum in a dream setting. A full day in contact with nature and animals. Sun at will and lots of walking on the vast estate of 66 hectares. Restaurants inside where you can taste traditional cuisine. We went to the Alt Bären and had a great time. A wonderful discovery in an efficient, spotless and respectful Switzerland for everyone.
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Steph
Aug 3, 2024
Day trip with children, it was all wonderful. - We were there with the children, everything was great. Also great from the weather. There are many great things to see and also to experience for the children. We will definitely come back in the fall. It is very worthwhile as a day trip with the family.
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Boblackyverdon
Jul 10, 2024
Discover all of Switzerland in an open-air museum - The last time I was there was over 20 years ago and it is always a great pleasure to go because they do not fall asleep on their success. They expand, renovate and offer workshops, demonstration, personalized visit and we can buy real local products made in front of us. If I had to put one negative thing, it is that once home, the products offered in the online shop, is a lot for gifts and not enough to buy from time to time good local products for his own consumption. In a few years I would go back because I really enjoy going.
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Anatoly_moguchiy
Jun 2, 2025
Horrible restaurant - The experience is not bad to do, relatively expensive but nice enough for the children. On the other hand the first restaurant was simply not good.. deplorable service... wait of at least 40 minutes, people arrived later than us served before.. but the waiter explains that it is normal..and too expensive for what it is...really quality/price 2/10...
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From $36
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).