tourism

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

Just a short drive from Hasliberg, the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum offers a fascinating journey through Swiss rural history. Spread across 66 hectares, it features over 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all over Switzerland, carefully dismantled and re-erected here. Visitors can explore farmhouses, barns, workshops, and houses, gaining insight into traditional life. Craftsmen demonstrate old trades like blacksmithing, wood carving, and weaving, and various farm animals are kept on site. The museum provides a vivid and interactive experience, suitable for all ages. There are numerous walking paths, picnic areas, and restaurants. It is open daily from mid-April to late October, from 10:00 to 17:00. Entrance fees are approximately CHF 28-32 for adults.