Ticino is home to Switzerland's finest chestnuts – treats that are so much more than the “heissi Marroni” found elsewhere in the country!
Experience Ticinese traditions at the Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg and celebrate like in olden times! Take a trip to Ticino, Switzerland’s sunniest region. In the Novazzano farmstead (851) you'll find such typical delicacies as chestnuts, risotto, Luganega sausages, wine served in Boccalino mugs and, of course, “bella musica ticinese”. Stroll through the Ticino market stalls, discover the variety of delicious chestnuts and soak up the special atmosphere of Ticino.
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
Annual holiday from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025