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Season opening with grapevine pruning and raclette

April 9, 2026
08.00 - 14.00

The wait is over! Ballenberg is awakening from its hibernation and kicking off the new season full of energy. You can look forward to a varied opening programme and an exciting time at Ballenberg.

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A lively music programme awaits you at the season opening: And you can enjoy a truly authentic atmosphere thanks to folk music provided by an unpretentious ensemble, with Schwyzerörgeli (Swiss accordions) from Obwalden and the powerful alphorn quartet “Bäärghoore”.

Our Valais winemakers are also back on site, doing the traditional pruning at the Ballenberg vineyard. See how they prepare their vineyard for the upcoming season, ask questions and learn more about the art of viticulture.

And what would a successful opening be without indulging in some tasty treats? Look forward to a Valais wine tasting accompanied by a hearty raclette – the perfect start to an eventful season!

The Valais vineyard can be found at the East Entrance, next to the chapel from Turtig/Raron VS (1131). The Ticino vineyard is located in the midst of the dwellings from Cugnasco TI (841). This event is held in cooperation with Swiss Wine Valais.


Click on the coloured numbers to see the details of the buildings.

Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum

Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz

+41 33 952 10 30
info@ballenberg.ch

Opening hours Administration

3 November 2025 to 8 April 2026
From Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 11.30 am
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Opening hours

9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily

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