Themed trail on the move across the world – Is everything at Ballenberg really Swiss?

People are always on the move. Within their own countries and across the world. Travelling near and far. They move in, they move out, they move on. Whether they’re moving because of love, their career or a war – they always carry hope with them. Both in Switzerland and worldwide. Many of the houses at Ballenberg were also occupied by people who left their homes – temporarily or forever. Together with the development organisation Helvetas, the Swiss Open-Air Museum has compiled some fascinating stories of comings and goings.

From here, you can join the path to the heart of the “On the move across the world” themed trail. You will find it near the Recreation Pavilion from Sarnen (761).

Meet Abdul Akter from Bangladesh and Giuseppe Antonio Giulieri, who lived in the Cugnasco house (841) more than 100 years ago. Both are working abroad so that they can send money back to their family at home.

In the stately home from Lancy (551), Joseph Guillierme and Aixa from Peru explain the positive impact that education can have.

Sometimes, all you can do is flee. It can be a matter of either being true to yourself or saving your life. Irina and Simon report on this in the cheese storehouse from Wasen (352).

In the house from Leutwil (231), Susanna and Anna Gloor express their worries about the future. Is emigration an option for the pair? Sunday Isioyi from Nigeria moved to the neighbouring country of Benin in order to secure a better future for himself.

In the Wila farmhouse (641), Margaretha and Valbona talk about love, family and homeland. Who is going to move in with whom? And why?

Farmers have always criss-crossed the barren landscapes of the world in search of food for their animals. In the alpine barn from Richinen (1344), discover what Ethiopia and the Swiss Alps have in common!