Media
Here are the latest images, logos, facts & figures, along with current press releases and basic media texts for the Swiss Open-Air Museum. Do you have specific questions, or are you preparing a report or background article? We will be happy to provide the answers and help with your research.
News from the open-air museum – Latest press releases
We regularly publish our latest press releases in our blog. As well as media information, this also includes fascinating background reports from the open-air museum and Ballenberg Courses, along with news of our collections, exhibitions, architecture and services.
General information – Basic media texts, image material and logo
Our basic media texts contain the main information about the Swiss Open-Air Museum, while our facts & figures overview provides the latest data for the Ballenberg Foundation. More information about the foundation and museum is available in the relevant sections of our website. Do you have a specific request, require further image material or want to contact the foundation or open-air museum? Then please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
Picture material for download
Image 1: The farmhouse from Oberentfelden AG (221) at the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg in front of a flowering garden.
Image 2: Over 200 farm animals populate the 66-hectare grounds of the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg during the museum season.
Image 3: Making cheese is regularly on display at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Image 4: Over 200 farm animals populate the 66-hectare grounds of the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg during the museum season.
Image 5: Hat making is regularly on display at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Image 6: Farmhouse from Eggiwil (351) at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Image 7: “Ballenberg goes digital” accompanies guests during their visit at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Image 8: Guests can also explore the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum with the Ballenberg Train.
We would be grateful, if you mentioned the open-air museum Ballenberg if you use our images. © Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Opening hours
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
Opening hours Administration
8 am to 6 pm daily
