Do some detective work with your students! Discover the traces of bygone times as they come to light in the houses. The buildings tell of life as it then was, of the joys and suffering of everyday existence. In this way history becomes tangible.
After 1:30 pm from Monday to Friday, teachers and their pupils can visit Ballenberg Open-Air Museum free of charge. This offer is valid immediately and until further notice, and is aimed at state schools and nurseries throughout Switzerland, up to and including year 9. Additional paid educational programmes, such as guided tours, can also be booked.
Whether guided or self-guided, with informative teaching materials or entertaining puzzles, you can organise an exciting day at Ballenberg for your class!
Duration
120 minutes
Group size
Max. 25 people per guide
(except guided tour with activities only up to 15 pers.)
Price guided tour
CHF 11.00 per person, excl. admission
Groups under 15 people pay CHF 165.00 fixed price, excl. admission
Price admission
Groups under 10
Adults CHF 32.00 / Children CHF 16.00
Groups of 10 or more
Adults CHF 29.00 / Children CHF 14.50
These rates are valid until 27 October 2024.
Are you planning to travel by public transport? School classes benefit from the SBB school day ticket for CHF 15.00 per person. When booking the combined offer, school classes receive a 25% discount on admission to the Open-Air Museum. The offer can be booked via the SBB Contact Center 0848 44 66 88 or at the railway counter.
We offer special class menus for schools. You will find these in the offers listed.
Is the menu you want not included? Let us know - further offers are available on request.
Throughout the museum grounds there are tables and benches available for an enjoyable picnic in the open air. The barbecue areas are equipped with firewood and running water.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Opening hours
11 April to 27 October 2024
10 am to 5 pm daily