TIP Would you like to know how much there

is to see and where you can find it? You

can find out about all the activities by consulting the

daily schedule, which is available at ticket offices

or electronically at www.ballenberg.ch/daysschedule

TIP Have you always wanted to learn

a craft? At the Ballenberg Course

Centre you can find the course that’s right for you:

www.ballenbergkurse.ch

TIP Those who have not brought a picnic with them can

stock up on bread, cheese, and sausages in the

“Home-made” shop (331). Small nibbles or something sweet

for dessert are also available.

Those who prefer a little snack can buy a simple cheese

sandwich in the Cheese Dairy from Kandersteg, Berne (1361).

TIP Are you looking for the perfect gift?

How about a hamper packed with fine

Ballenberg delicacies? You can find this and much

more at shop.ballenberg.ch

In Ballenberg the looms and mills are rattling away in full swing. In the workshops jars and hats, bobbin lace and baskets are being created. In the farmhouses there’s boiling and baking. The staff of the Open-Air Museum are happy to answer your questions. There are plenty of places where you can try things out or join in, as well as purchase the unique handicrafts and delicacies.

Opening hours13 April to 3 November10 am to 5 pm daily

Horse carriage rides Would you like to ride in a horse-drawn carriage? Just let the staff at the cash desk know, or talk directly to the coachman (+41 76 699 25 52) – they’ll be happy to help you. The price is calculated according to the route taken. Carriage rides depart from the “Alter Bären” restaurant (311).

People with disabilitiesThe Museum Map indicates the buildings that are wheel-chair-accessible, as well as the gradients of the paths. People with wheelchairs are advised to use the West entrance. Wheelchairs are available at the ticket offices upon reservation.

New: A special all-terrain wheelchair is available at the West ticket office courtesy of the Cerebral Foundation. The wheel-chair’s intelligent chassis with electrical drive allows users to move safely over the grounds. Reservations: +41 33 952 10 25.

DogsFour-legged friends are welcome in the museum, but we ask you to keep them on a lead. Dogs are admitted free of charge.

Please do not touch the objects in the exhibitions and facilities.

Ballenberg InfoGastronomy

Picnic sites and barbecue areas

Food and drinkJoin in – Do it Yourself

“Alter Bären” restaurant (311)

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.

“Degen” restaurant (731)

“Osteria” in the Farmstead from Novazzano, Ticino (851)

“Circus Trailer Snack”at the “Degen” restaurant (731)

In our restaurants’ homey interiors we offer all kinds of food and drink, delicious refreshments and home-style dishes. All outdoor seating areas are self-service only.

Opening times“Alter Bären” and “Degen” from 9 am to 5:30 pm.“Osteria” and “Circus Trailer Snack” depending on the weather.

ShoppingHome-made products and handicrafts

Shops

Ballenberg-Shopat the West entrance

“Home-made” Shop in the Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331)

“Märithüsli” at the East entrance

“Chocolaterie du Ballenberg”at the East entrance

Kiosk from Bönigen, Berne (1041)

• Try out noisemakers and musical instruments Industrialist’s Villa from Burgdorf, Berne (361)

• Wood workshop – make your own toys Next to the Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331)

• Butter churning or threshing Farmhouse from Villars-Bramard, Vaud (531)

• Children’s games to try out Cheese Storehouse from Wasen, Berne (352)

• Making tiles Tilery from Péry, Berne (141)

• The “Hands-On House” – touch and try out! Farmhouse from Oberentfelden, Argovia (221)

• Sewing Vintner’s House from Richterswil, Zurich (611)

• Planing and woodwork Dwelling from Matten, Berne (1021)

Follow the symbol on the map to find the places where you can join in. Information regarding the activities can be found in the daily schedule.

Kiosk from Bönigen

Special exhibition

The current special exhibition at Ballenberg Open-Air Museum is dedicated to Switzerland’s most well-known livestock ani-mal: the cow. Learn about other side of the country’s unofficial national animal at the Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331). How has the cow influenced traditions and festivals? How did the cow make its way from the stall to the living room? What did a farming family need in order to take care of its cattle? And how was butter and cheese made from milk?

Listen to the sounds of historical cowbells, wonder at the wide variety of wooden cows and get to know real cow dung and its value.

The Cow: 1000 Things and a Pile of Manure

Events 2019

Museum Map 2018

BallenbergSwiss Open-Air MuseumMuseumsstrasse 1003858 Hofstetten bei Brienz+41 33 952 10 30ballenberg.ch

A World Full of Stories and LifeThis Museum Map helps you find your way around and provides valuable information on the more than a hundred historical buildings from all over Switzerland. Experience history up close and let yourself be inspired.

Don’t miss anything To keep up to date after your visit, consult ballenberg.ch

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Museum Map 2019

Solve the riddles and crack the codes

Dreams come true at Ballenberg – chocolate dreams

Chocolaterie du Ballenberg

Solve witty puzzles, decode secret messages, and get on the right track. That’s “Foxtrail”, the most exciting treasure hunt in Switzerland.

Test your brainpower as you go round the Open-Air Museum – you only know where to go next by finding the hidden clues and completing challenging tasks. Gumption and teamwork are what you need here!

“Foxtrail” is guaranteed fun and always good for a surprise, which makes it the perfect activity for friends, families, school groups, clubs, and companies.

Book an unforgettable experience at +41 41 329 80 00 or events.foxtrail.ch/ballenberg

The motto for the 2019 season is “Do it Yourself!”. Create your own toys in the wood workshop, try our historical child-ren’s games and musical instruments or make your own tile.

Our on-site chocolatery can be found near the East entrance and offers all your heart’s desires. In addition to the wide selection with dozens of different kinds of chocolate, you’ll also find chocolate and nut “branchli”, pralines, chocolate-covered almonds and hazelnuts, drinking chocolate and other delicious treats.

By the way, from Wednesday to Sunday you can see how the chocolate specialities are made.

Shopping like it was a century agoIn 1993 the last newspaper was sold from this historic kiosk. This year, however, the little “Lädeli” (Swiss German for “shop”) will once again open its doors. The kiosk and the products on sale are presented as they would have appeared one hundred years ago, when it used to sell souvenirs, keep-sakes and snacks to tourists from all over the world. Follow in their footsteps and experience the kiosk’s cosy flair. In addition to woodcarvings and handmade objects from Ballenberg, sweet treats and toys, you will also find a selec-tion of souvenirs from days gone by.

You can find out about the kiosk’s opening times in the daily schedule.

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On sale in the Cheese Dairy from Kandersteg, Berne (1361) there’s Ballenberg “Mutschli” cheese as well as other cheese specialities from the region.

In the woodcarver’s workshop in the Dwelling from Brienz, Berne (1031) you can purchase elaborate woodcarvings.

At the pharmacy in the Craftsman’s House from Herzogenbuchsee, Berne (381) you can purchase teas, ointments and 641 other household articles.

In the parlour at the Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331), various textile products from handicrafts such as lace-making, knitting or frivolité tatting are on offer.

In the Smallholder’s House with Pottery from Unter-seen, Berne (1051) the potter, when he’s at work, offers his pottery for sale.

In the Dwelling from Blatten, Valais (1111) you can buy handwoven linen from the weaver lady.

The Ballenberg Chocolaterie near the East entrance has the best chocolate specialities.

At the Kiosk from Bönigen, Berne (1041) you can purchase tasty treats and delightful souvenirs.

SPEZ IAL ITÄTE

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Ballenberg Trouser-Hold WrestlingSunday, 14 April

Shearing and Wool DaysSaturday, 20 – Sunday, 21 April

Swiss Milling DaySaturday, 18 May

International Museum DaySunday, 19 May

Family FestivalSaturday, 25 – Sunday, 26 May

By a Hair’s Breadth: the Hairdressing Trade of the Old Days

Sunday, 23 June

Medicinal Herb Days with MarketSaturday, 6 – Sunday, 7 July

Swiss National DayThursday, 1 August

Swiss Violin DaysSaturday, 7 – Sunday, 8 September

European Heritage DaySunday, 15 September

Autumn MarketSaturday, 21 – Sunday, 22 September

Ticino Festival “Viva il Ticino”Sunday, 6 October

From Flax to LinenSaturday, 12 – Sunday, 13 October

Season Closing CeremonySaturday, 2 – Sunday, 3 November

For more information about the events visitwww.ballenberg.ch/events

West EntranceHofstetten/Brienz

AdministrationBallenberg ShopCourse Centre

1 Jura111 Farmhouse, La Recorne/La Chaux-de-Fonds NE, 1617112 Cistern, 18th c. (reconstruction)122 Granary, Montsevelier JU, around 1900131 Farmhouse, Therwil BL, 1675141 Tilery, Péry BE, 1763

2 Central Midlands211 Dwelling, Villnachern AG, around 1635221 Farmhouse, Oberentfelden AG, 1609222 Pig Sty, Brugg AG, 19th c. 231 Day Labourer’s House, Leutwil AG, 1803

3 Bernese Midlands311 Farmhouse with Restaurant, Rapperswil BE, 18th c./1837 “Alter Bären” Restaurant312 Oven House, Oberwangen BE, 1796321 Farmhouse, Madiswil BE, 1709

322 Granary, Kiesen BE, 1685323 Groundwater Wellhouse, Wimmis BE, 19th c. 331 Farmhouse, Ostermundigen BE, 1797 with shop332 Granary, Ostermundigen BE, 1760 333 Stöckli, Detligen/Radelfingen BE, 18th c. with bakehouse334 Firehouse, Mühledorf BE, 1834341 Barn, Faulensee BE, 1702351 Farmhouse, Eggiwil BE, 17th c. 352 Cheese Storehouse, Wasen BE, 1785361 Industrialist’s Villa, Burgdorf BE, 1872362 Horse Stable, Luchsingen GL, 1861 371 Day Labourer’s House, Detligen/Radelfingen BE, 1760381 Craftsman’s House, Herzogenbuchsee BE, 1779 with drugstore and medicinal herb garden382 Stöckli, Köniz BE, around 1820383 Apiary, Gwatt BE, around 1900

4 Brandboden491 Lime Kiln (reconstruction)492 Pitch Melting Oven (reconstruction)493 Charcoal Kiln (reconstruction)

5 Western Switzerland511 Farmhouse, Tentlingen FR, 17th c./1790512 Granary, Heitenried FR, 1652513 Oven House, Breitenried/Heitenried FR, 19th c. 514 Cabbage Cellar, Oberschrot FR, 19th c. 531 Farmhouse, Villars-Bramard VD, 1800532 Granary, Ecoteaux VD, 1500–1530533 Multipurpose Building, Ecoteaux VD, early 19th c.534 Gin, Ecoteaux VD, 19th c. 551 Farmhouse with Pigeonry, Lancy GE, 1762/1796/1820

6 East Midlands611 Vintner’s House, Richterswil ZH, around 1780

612 Public Laundry, Rüschlikon ZH, 1750–1800613 Trester Shed, Männedorf ZH, 19th c. 614 Apiary, Mettmenstetten ZH, 19th c.621 Farmhouse, Uesslingen TG, 1569/1606622 Granary, Wellhausen TG, 18th c.641 Farmhouse, Wila ZH, around 1680642 Row of Granaries, Tagelswangen/Lindau ZH, 1534/1661/1819691 Sawmill, Rafz ZH, 19th c.692 Bone Mill, Knonau ZH, 19th c.693 Wine Press, Schaffhausen SH, 15th c./1750694 Linseed Crusher, Medel GR, 18th c. 695 Public Works Barn, Aarau AG, 1711

7 Central Switzerland711 Dwelling, Sachseln OW, around 1600/1850s712 Barn, Sachseln OW, 1838713 Drying Oven, Alpnachstad OW, 1870721 Dwelling, Erstfeld UR, 1730

722 Cooling Cellar, Unterschächen UR, 18th c.723 Hay Barn, Spiringen UR, 19th c.731 Restaurant “Degen”, Hünenberg ZG, 1891741 Farmhouse, Escholzmatt LU, 19th c. 751 Dwelling, Schwyz SZ, 1336752 Barn, Meggen LU, 1501761 Recreation Pavilion, Sarnen OW, 1909

8 Ticino811 Farmhouse, Primadengo/Faido TI, 1683, burnt down 1994812 Hay Barn, Pollegio TI, around 1850 821 Dwelling, Malvaglia/Serravalle TI, 1515/1564 832 Granary, Campo/Campo Vallemaggia TI, 1515841 Dwellings, Cugnasco TI, around 1740/1770/1860842 Chestnut-Drying House, Prato-Sornico/Lavizzara TI, 19th c.851 Farmstead, Novazzano TI, 13th–19th c. with “Osteria”

852 Public Laundering Pavilion, Bodio TI, 19th c. 891 Smithy, Bodio TI, 19th c.892 Grain-Drying Racks, TI (reconstruction)

9 Eastern Switzerland911 Farmhouse, Brülisau AI, 1621/1754912 Well House from Appenzell Inner Rhodes (reconstruction)931 Dwelling, Wattwil SG, 1455/18th c.

10 Bernese Oberland1011 Farmhouse, Bonderlen/Adelboden BE, 16981012 Cheese Storehouse, Lütschental BE, early 17th c. 1013 Stove for Stewing Dock, (reconstruction)1021 Dwelling, Matten BE, around 1570, modernisation 20071022 Cheese Storehouse, Niederried BE, 16521024 Hay Barn, Brienzwiler BE, 19th c. 1031 Dwelling, Brienz BE, 17761032 Drying Oven, Brienzwiler BE, 18th c.

1041 Kiosk, Bönigen BE, 18801051 Smallholder’s House with Pottery, Unterseen BE, 1800/18501052 Smithy, Bümpliz BE, 19th c. 1061 Rope Walk, Unterägeri ZG, 1897

11 Valais1111 Dwelling, Blatten VS, 15681112 Hay Barn, Blatten VS, 18th c./18901113 Pig Sty, Blatten VS, 19th c. 1121 Mill, Törbel VS, 19th c. 1122 Mill, Naters VS, 18./19th c. 1131 Chapel, Turtig/Raron VS, 18th c.

12 Grisons1212 Hay Barn, Camp/Vals GR, around 1780

13 Alpine Economy1311 Alp Hut, Champatsch/Val Müstair GR, 18251312 Cow Shed, Champatsch/Val Müstair GR, 18461313 Stall, Champatsch/Val Müstair GR, 19th c.1314 Piggery, Champatsch/Val Müstair GR, 19th c.1341 Herder’s Hut, Richinen/Bellwald VS, first half 18th c.1342 Alpine Barn, Richinen/Bellwald VS, 19th c.1343 Herder’s Hut, Richinen/Bellwald VS, 1617/18th c.1344 Alpine Barn, Richinen/Bellwald VS, 19th c.1345 Herder’s Hut and Barn, Richinen/Bellwald VS, 1656/18th c.1351 Herder’s Hut, Axalp/Brienz BE, 15201361 Cheese Dairy, Kandersteg BE, 17801362 Cheese Storehouse, Leissigen BE, 17801363 Cheese Storehouse, Handegg/Guttannen BE, 18th c.1371 “Maiensäss” House, Buochs NW, 1722

East EntranceBrienzwiler/Brünigstrasse

Wilerhorn RestaurantChocolaterie

Märithüsli

Plan your visit with the daily schedule Ballenberg HighlightsDid you know that you can view at least eight handicraft demon-strations by artisans every day? Or that there are a whole range of hands-on activities and temporary exhibitions for all our visitors, whether big or small?

The daily schedule gives you a precise overview of all the handi-craft demonstrations, hands-on sites and events you can experi-ence during your visit.

You can pick up the daily schedule at the ticket offices or in digital form at www.ballenberg.ch/daysschedule

Brienzwiler railway station10 minutes

Rail

Toilets

Shop

Car park

Bus

Toilets

Restaurant/snacks

Car park

Lockers Barbecue/picnic spot

First aid

Unsuitable for wheelchairs or people with limited mobility

Site or building wheelchair-accessible on ground floor

Nr.FoxtrailThe most exciting treasure hunt in Switzerland

Kiosk from Bönigen (1041) Tasty treats and souvenirs

Chocolaterie du BallenbergWhere you can enjoy chocolate specialities

Temporary exhibition “The Cow: 1’000 Things and a Pile of Manure”

Petting zoo with playground Experience animals up close

Chocolaterie

Foxtrail

Photo spot “Grand Tour of Switzerland”

331

1041

Join in – Do it Yourself Pitch in, try out and lend a hand

Petting zoo with playground Start forest trail

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