Opening hours
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
Tip: Although the buildings are only accessible from 10 am, the ticket offices are already open from 9 am.
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
9 April to 1 November 2026 – Gastronomy
Restaurant "Alter Bären"
9 am to 6 pm daily
Restaurant "Degen"
9 am to 5.30 pm daily
Circus Trailer Snack
9 am to 5.30 pm daily
Restaurant "Wilerhorn"
Please ask at the cash desk for the opening hours
Osteria Novazzano
Please ask at the cash desk for the opening hours
9 April to 1 November 2026 – Partners
Märithüsli West
9.30 am to 6 pm daily
«Home-made» Shop
9.30 am to 5.30 pm daily
Märithüsli East
9.30 am to 6 pm daily
Ballenberg Pharmacists’ Shop
10 am to 5 pm daily
Horse-drawn carriages
10 am to 5 pm daily
Opening hours 2026 – Season 2026
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
Ballenberg courses
Ballenberg courses teach traditional craft techniques and breathe new life into old knowledge. The more than 120 courses and workshops offered annually are a source of inspiration and creativity. They promote skill and inventiveness, and awaken the imagination. Young people, adults, semi-professionals and professionals are given the opportunity to try out, master or further develop traditional crafts.
A course overview and further information is available on the Ballenberg Courses website.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
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
