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Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz

A museum bustling with life. More than one hundred centuries-old buildings from all over Switzerland, 200 farmyard animals, traditional, old-time gardens and fields, demonstrations of local crafts and many special events create a vivid impression of rural life in days gone by. Ballenberg is indeed unique.

This museum greets you in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Opening 1978

More than 200 farmyard animals
More than 200 farmyard animals
Daily demonstrations of 8 different crafts
Daily demonstrations of 8 different crafts
Ballenberg – the ideal destination for the whole family
Ballenberg – the ideal destination for the whole family

Current exhibitions

Who wears the trousers? Schwingen – the Swiss wrestling tradition

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Which are the strongest shorts in Switzerland? It’s the shorts that make Swiss wrestling stand out compared to other types of wrestling around the world. Grabbing the back of your opponent’s shorts is what Swiss wrestling is all about.

An exhibition for both Swiss wrestling enthusiasts and newcomers who are curious to know more about Swiss wrestling, from the shorts to the oak-leaf wreaths.


The exhibition is documented in the following languages: D/F/I/E
Who wears the trousers? Schwingen – the Swiss wrestling tradition
  • Folklore and ethnology
    Folklore and ethnology
  • History
    History
  • Thematic cultural asset
    Thematic cultural asset

Location of the museum

Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz

Location/directions

Because it is so centrally situated, Ballenberg is quickly and easily reached from all directions (Entrance West 3858 Hofstetten / Entrance East 3856 Brienzwiler).

Open

6 April to 29 October 2023
Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm

Admission

Adults: CHF 32.-
Children (6 - 15 years): CHF 16.-
Families: CHF 72.-
Students / AHV / IV: CHF 29.-
Dogs on a short lead: free of charge
Parking fee: CHF 5.- per day

Admission prices for groups from 10 people
Adults: CHF 29.-
Children: CHF 14.50
Classes (All school types and adult education, from 16th birthday): CHF 24.-

Contact

Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
033 952 10 30 Telephone
033 952 10 39 Fax
info@ballenberg.ch
http://www.ballenberg.ch
  • Member of the Swiss Museums Association.
    Member of the Swiss Museums Association.
  • Museum pass: holders of the Swiss museum pass have free admission.
    Museum pass: holders of the Swiss museum pass have free admission.
  • Museumslupe: the museum has an entry in the Museumslupe, the digital children's guide for art and culture.
    Museumslupe: the museum has an entry in the Museumslupe, the digital children's guide for art and culture.
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Shop
    Shop
  • Extremely children and family-friendly
    Extremely children and family-friendly
  • Partially wheelchair accessible
    Partially wheelchair accessible
  • Very good accessibility with public transport
    Very good accessibility with public transport
  • Museum day: the museum offers a special event on museum day.
    Museum day: the museum offers a special event on museum day.