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description: "Spend an unforgettable day at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum and discover Switzerland on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Explore over 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland, such as a Maiensässhaus from Buochs NW. Observe the diverse animal world with its 200 farm animals, learn how cheese is made and immerse yourself in life in the olden days.&nbsp;A walk through the centuriesAn exciting journey through the past with more than 100 historic buildings from all over Switzerland. Look over the blacksmith's shoulder as he works at the forge or explore the diverse animal world. Enjoy the cosy Ballenberg side with a barbecue, relax in the flower and fragrance gardens or follow the historical traces during a carriage ride. Gourmets can visit the in-house \"Chocolaterie du Ballenberg\", enjoy a meal in the cosy dining rooms or take something \"home-made\" home with them as a souvenir. Diversity Ballenberg - a unique experience!&nbsp;Places for children and familiesTwo playgrounds and the Ballenberg carousel provide action-packed entertainment for young museum explorers&nbsp;. The petting enclosure is no less exciting. Whether goats, chickens or rabbits - they all look forward to welcoming visitors! A further 200 farm animals such as horses, oxen, mules, geese, ducks and sheep are also welcome throughout the grounds."
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Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

Discover Switzerland in one place!

Spend an unforgettable day at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum and discover Switzerland on foot or by horse-drawn carriage. Explore over 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland, such as a Maiensässhaus from Buochs NW. Observe the diverse animal world with its 200 farm animals, learn how cheese is made and immerse yourself in life in the olden days.

A walk through the centuries
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An exciting journey through the past with more than 100 historic buildings from all over Switzerland. Look over the blacksmith's shoulder as he works at the forge or explore the diverse animal world. Enjoy the cosy Ballenberg side with a barbecue, relax in the flower and fragrance gardens or follow the historical traces during a carriage ride. Gourmets can visit the in-house "Chocolaterie du Ballenberg", enjoy a meal in the cosy dining rooms or take something "home-made" home with them as a souvenir. Diversity Ballenberg - a unique experience!

Places for children and families
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Two playgrounds and the Ballenberg carousel provide action-packed entertainment for young museum explorers . The petting enclosure is no less exciting. Whether goats, chickens or rabbits - they all look forward to welcoming visitors! A further 200 farm animals such as horses, oxen, mules, geese, ducks and sheep are also welcome throughout the grounds.

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Openings

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Price info

Price adult: CHF 32.00

Price child: CHF 16.00

Price family: CHF 72.00

Information on tickets and prices at https://ballenberg.ch/de/besuch-planen/tickets-preise/

Information on reduced prices: Families: CHF 72.00Students/learners: CHF 29.00AHV/IV: CHF 29.00

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Target group

- Individual guests
- Groups
- Families

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

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Contact

Museumsstrasse 100

3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz