Ballenberg Museum - Switzerland

100 century-old buildings from all over Switzerland, 250 farmyard animals, "historical" gardens

and fields, demonstrations of typical crafts and many special events all create a vivid impression of rural life in bygone days. Ballenberg is in fact absolutely unique.

The doors are open. Come in and have a look round the kitchens, bedrooms and living room of the authentically reconstructed houses and farm buildings from the past centuries. In an area of

66 hectares, typical houses and settlements from almost every region in Switzerland can be seen.

In our workshops craftsmen, using original tools, demonstrate old handicrafts and trades: from wood-craving, basket-weaving, spinning, weaving, bobbin-lace making and forging to making

cheese and baking bread.

No museum is like this one. A perfect place to make friends, witness old customs.

For further information Tel: +41 (0)33 952 10 40

There are also 3 restaurants and picnic and barbecue areas.

Both museum entrances (East and West) are easily accessible:

By public transport (a bus goes from Brienz railway station straight to the entrance)

By Car (the museum is signposted from Brienz)

There is ample parking space.

Open daily from 10am to 5pm mid-April to end October.

Guided tours in German, French, Italian and English (advance booking is necessary)

Email: info@ballenberg.ch

Web: www.ballenberg.ch