School programmes
On the guided tours, children and young people can deepen their skills, knowledge and awareness of a theme from the pre-industrial era.
All ages – On the move at Ballenberg
Our museum guides are known for their ability to breathe life into the area. The tour focuses on the rural way of life in past times. There is a lot to tell about the erstwhile home decor, about the characteristic architecture of the various regions of Switzerland, about the crafts, about the daily work in the home and on the farm, about cultural traditions, about gardening and animal husbandry.
12 - 16 years – Guided tour with activities
In this package, the students get a general overview of the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg. At various stations we provide information about the historic buildings and their furnishings. Participants learn about the tasks and working life of the former residents at the activity stations. Here, they get hands-on experience in, e.g. whittling, sawing, shingling, carding, spinning or winnowing.
8 - 14 years – On the craft trail
In the workshops of the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg, many old crafts are still actively practised today: basketwork, forging, braiding, spinning, weaving and carving are only some of the many crafts demonstrated daily. In the school programme, students compare current and historical living and working conditions. They examine handcrafted products and try out almost forgotten techniques and skills.
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
Annual holiday from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025
