For centuries, the prickly fruit of the sweet chestnut was an indispensable staple food. Today, it’s beloved not just in its hot roasted form, but in all its varieties! Enjoy a unique walk with atmospheric live music at the Swiss Open-Air Museum and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the chestnut. Let yourself be enchanted by creative crafts, fairytale stories and culinary specialities based on this very special fruit.
Click on the coloured numbers to see the details of the buildings.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Company holidays
24 December 2025 to 11 January 2026
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