The chestnut – an experience for all the senses!
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.
Visit us and rediscover the chestnut – traditional, creative and delicious!
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