Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum

Review & FAQ:

• Q: What is the Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum?
  • A: The Ballenberg Swiss Open-Air Museum is an open-air museum established in 1968 that showcases historical rural buildings from across Switzerland.
• Q: Where is the museum located?
  • A: The museum is situated between Interlaken and Haslital Meiringen-Hasliberg in Switzerland.
• Q: What makes the museum’s location special?
  • A: The museum grounds are set in a wooded and hilly landscape outside of Brienz, offering spectacular mountain scenery that impresses visitors.
• Q: What is the main purpose of the museum?
  • A: The museum preserves historical rural edifices that have been gathered from all over Switzerland. These buildings are:
  • Carefully dismantled
  • Reassembled piece by piece on the museum grounds
  • Available for visitors to explore and for scientists to study
• Q: Are there dining options at the museum?
  • A: Yes, the museum features two welcoming restaurants:
  • Alter Bären
  • Degen

Museumsstrasse 131, Hofstetten bei Brienz, Switzerland, Phone: +41-33-9-52-10-30

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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