Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum
Description
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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Rental of an all-terrain wheelchair possible on site
Reviews(23)
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
A busy day but what a treat! If the weather is with you, it’s a must in 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.
Merci beaucoup pour votre belle recommandation ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une si bonne journée et apprécié le cadre unique du Ballenberg. À bientôt pour une nouvelle visite !
An incredible great experience ! With so much attention to detail and so much to discover for big and small. Highly recommended!!!
Schön, dass du so viele schöne Eindrücke mit nach Hause nehmen konntest! Dein Lob freut uns sehr und motiviert unser ganzes Team. Bis zum nächsten Mal und herzliche Grüsse vom Ballenberg
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...
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous sommes désolés d’apprendre que votre expérience au restaurant n’a pas été satisfaisante. Vos remarques sont très importantes pour nous et nous les transmettons volontiers à l’équipe concernée. Si vous souhaitez nous faire part de plus de détails, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à info@ballenberg.ch. Nous espérons malgré tout pouvoir vous accueillir à nouveau au Ballenberg. Meilleures salutations de l’équipe du musée en plein air Ballenberg.
