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The Fascination of Silk

July 25, 2025
08.30 - 14.30
July 26, 2025
08.30 - 14.30
July 27, 2025
08.30 - 14.30

The mysterious trail from the silkworm to the finished fabric

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Seidenproduktion im Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg: Ein unscheinbares Tierchen produziert einen der kostbarsten Stoffe der Welt: die Seide.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of silk production. At the farmstead from Novazzano (851) there are currently two clutches of around 1,000 silkworms, which started at different times on 3 and 17 June. The silkforms feed on the leaves of our own mulberry trees before spinning themselves into cocoons - the basis for fine silk.

During the "Fascination of Silk" weekend, the entire silk production process from silkworn to the scarf is demonstrated: Feeding, unwinding, rewinding, fanning, twisting, carding, spinning, dyeing, weaving.

Guided tours of the silk production take place daily at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

Come along and discover this almost forgotten craft!


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

10 April to 2 November 2025
10 am to 5 pm daily

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