Open-Air Museum Ballenberg: Skip The Line Ticket
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Travel back in time and explore centuries worth of Swiss history as you roam around the expansive grounds of the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg. This historic open-air museum will take you back to a simpler time, giving you the chance to see over 100 authentic buildings from all over the country. You'll also get to witness delicious demonstrations like authentic bread and cheese-making as well as old-school construction techniques.
Let the stress of modern life disappear completely, and immerse yourself in Switzerland's fascinating past.
What's included
- Admission to all houses and exhibitions
- Admission to craft demonstrations: from baking bread to forging to making bricks and cheese
- Activities specifically for children and adults
- Digital map of the park
- Guided tour
- Horse-drawn carriage (from mid-May to early October)
- •Dogs are admitted free of charge. Please keep them on a short lead
- •Lockers are available at the East and West ticket offices. Large items of luggage can be stored in a lockable room
- •Children under 6 enter for free and don't need a ticket
- •Free entry with the Swiss Museum Pass and the Museums-PASS-Musées
- •Handcart and horse-drawn carriages are available to rent on-site
- •Click [here](https://ballenberg.ch/en/activity/?date=2024-08-17&lang=en) to find the calendar of the crafts and activities you can participate in
- •To book the electric wheelchair, please contact the museum at +41 (0) 33 952 10 25 or reservation@ballenberg.ch in advance
- •There are 2 entrances: West, Museumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten; and East, Museumstrasse 431, 3856 Brienzwiler
- •Throughout the museum grounds, there are tables and benches available for an enjoyable picnic in the open air. The barbecue areas are equipped with firewood and running water. Please note that if there is a "Foehn" wind (coming from the Alps) barbecuing is not allowed throughout the museum grounds
- •Parking is available on-site
- •There are three restaurants on-site
- •Skip the line and scan your ticket directly at the entrance.
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Entry ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How do I get my ticket?
Your entry ticket is delivered in the app right after purchase — no paper printout needed.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.