You’ll be amazed by the impressive diversity of our more than 200 animals on Farm Animal Day.

An animal experience for the whole family
This special weekend at Ballenberg celebrates the impressive diversity of Swiss farm animals – and the close, traditional relationship between people and animals on the farm. Be it cows, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys or mules – see our animal companions up close!
Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in rural farming culture and its traditional animal husbandry – an experience for the whole family!
Click on the coloured numbers to see the details of the buildings.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Opening hours
10 April to 2 November 2025
10 am to 5 pm daily