Join in Do it Yourself

Restaurants

Picnic sites and barbecue areas

Food and Drink

Alter Bären restaurant (311)

Throughout the museum grounds there are tables and benches available for you to enjoy a 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)

Food Trailer at the Degen restaurant (731)

All outdoor seating areas are self-service only.

Opening times at Osteria, Circus Trailer Snack and the Food Trailer are dependent on the weather.

• Roofing with tiles On the path to the Tilery from Péry, Berne (141)

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

• Handicrafts from cloth and yarn Vintner’s House from Richterswil, Zurich (611)

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

For our younger guests• Children’s games you can try out Cheese Storehouse from Wasen, Berne (352)

• Magnetic costumes game Industrialist’s Villa from Burgdorf, Berne (361)

• “Enchanted Forest” maze for children Dwelling from Sachseln, Obwalden (711)

• Piglet-petting enclosure Farmhouse from Escholzmatt, Lucerne (741)

• Playground, petting enclosure and carousel Across from the Recreation Pavilion from Sarnen,

Obwalden (761)

You can join in whenever you want at the places marked with the hand logo.

At Ballenberg the looms and mills are rattling away in full swing, while jars, hats, bobbin lace and baskets are being created in the workshops. In the farmhouses there’s cooking 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 hoursThursday, 9 April to Sunday, 1 November10 am to 5 pm daily

Horse carriage ridesWould 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). 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. On request, wheelchairs are available at the entrances upon request, and a special all-terrain wheelchair (CHF 25) is available at the West Entrance. They must be reserved in advance by phoning +41 33 952 10 25.

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

EmergenciesContact the reception desk at +41 33 952 10 30Opening hours: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Please do not touch the objectsin the exhibitions and facilities.

Great Diversity: The Vegetable and Herb Gardens at BallenbergThe wide variety of vegetable and herb gardens on the Ballenberg is unique in Switzerland.

Visit the Garden Kitchen in the Farmhouse from Villars- Bramard, Vaud (531), where fresh, preserved and pickled in-gredients are prepared according to traditional recipes.

The Garden Workshop in the Farmhouse from Oster mun-digen, Berne (331) gives participants a hands-on experience at weekends and during school holidays.

In fitting with the annual theme, twelve Ballenberg gardens will be hosting an unparalleled display of garden diversity:

THE PORRIDGE GARDEN, 1500 Dwelling from Schwyz, Schwyz (751)

THE ALPINE FARMER’S GARDEN, 1650 Dwelling from Blatten, Valais (1111)

THE HUGUENOT GARDEN, 1700 Farmhouse from Lancy, Geneva (551)

THE COTTAGER’S GARDEN, 1750 Dwelling from Wattwil, St. Gallen (931)

GIARDINO TICINESE, 1750/1850/1950 Dwellings from Cugnasco, Ticino (841)

THE JURA GARDEN, 1750 Farmhouse from La Recorne/La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel (111)

THE CABBAGE GARDEN, 1800 Farmhouse from Madiswil, Berne (321)

THE GREAT FARMER’S GARDEN, 1800 Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331)

THE FRENCHMAN’S GARDEN, 1820 Farmhouse from Villars-Bramard, Vaud (531)

THE TAUNER GARDEN, 1850 Day labourer’s house from Detligen/Radelfingen, Berne (371)

THE OIL GARDEN, 1900 Farmhouse from Uesslingen, Thurgau (621)

THE NEW FARMER’S GARDEN, 1900 Farmhouse from Adelboden, Berne (1011)

All of the activities for this year’s theme “Great Diversity” are marked with this logo.

Ballenberg Info

Annual Theme Great Diversity

Homemade and handcrafted items

Ballenberg “Mutschli” cheese and other cheese specialities in the Cheese Dairy from Kandersteg, Berne (1361).

Teas and ointments as well as 641 other homemade articles in the Craftsman’s House from Herzogenbuchsee, Berne (381).

Various textiles made using handcrafting techniques such as lacemaking, knitting or frivolité tatting in the Vintner’s House from Richterswil, Zurich (611).

Woodcarvings in the woodcarver’s workshop in the Dwelling from Brienz, Berne (1031).

Sweets and souvenirs at the Kiosk from Bönigen, Berne (1041).

Pottery in the Smallholder’s House from Unterseen, Berne (1051).

Handwoven linen in the Dwelling from Blatten, Valais (1111).

Chocolate specialities in our Chocolaterie du Ballenberg near the East Entrance.

SPEZ IAL ITÄTEN

Shops

Ballenberg Shop at the West Entrance

Homemade Shop in the Farmhouse from Ostermundigen, Berne (331)

Märithüsli near the East Entrance

Chocolaterie du Ballenberg at the East Entrance

Kiosk from Bönigen, Berne (1041)

Events 2020

Solve the riddles and crack the codes

Support the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg with a donation.

Your help is needed

Use brains and teamwork to solve puzzles all around the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg. Hidden clues and challenging tasks will lead you to the next stage.

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

You can book this unforgettable experience by telephoning +41 41 329 80 00 or visiting events.foxtrail.ch/ballenberg

Ballenberg itself raises most of the funds needed to operate the museum. This is why the non-profit Ballenberg Foundation depends on the support of donors. Please help us to maintain our historically valuable buildings for the future.Donations account: 31-5257-6IBAN: CH28 0900 0000 3100 5257 6

You can also make a donation online by visiting ballenberg.ch/donations

Thank you very much for your valuable support!

Sponsored by:

Ballenberg Swiss Wrestling Saturday, 11 April

International Museum Day Sunday, 17 May

Swiss Milling Day Saturday, 23 May

Family Festival Saturday, 23 – Sunday, 24 May

Craft Market Saturday, 6 – Sunday, 7 June

Traditional Costume and Sunday, 28 JuneFolk-Dancing Day

Medicinal Herb Days with Market Saturday, 4 – Sunday, 5 July

The Fascination of Silk Friday, 17 – Sunday, 19 July

Swiss National Day Saturday, 1 August

Laundry Days Friday, 21 – Sunday, 23 August

Fire and Flame Saturday, 5 September

Tilemaker’s Nights Wednesday, 9 – Friday, 11 September

European Heritage Day Sunday, 13 September

Autumn Market with Saturday, 19 – Sunday, Wine-Press Festival 20 September

Ticino Festival Sunday, 4 October

From Flax to Linen Saturday, 10 – Sunday, 11 October

Season Closing Saturday, 31 October – Sunday, 1 November

ballenberg.ch/events

Shopping at the Museum

A World Full of Stories and Life

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air MuseumMuseumsstrasse 100, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz

+41 33 952 10 30info@ballenberg.ch

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In addition to the museum map, you can also find the daily schedule at our ticket offices or online at ballenberg.ch/daysschedule. This contains information about craft presentations, hands-on activities and events that you can experience during your visit.

Ballenberg Course Centreballenbergkurse.ch

Open-Air Theatre Ballenberglandschaftstheater-ballenberg.ch

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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)493 Charcoal Kiln494 Shingle Shelter

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 Degen Restaurant, 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 Herder’s 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

New Garden Guide Great Diversity. Vegetable and Herb Gardens at Ballenberg

- A well-researched and entertaining history of the Swiss diet.- Portraits of twelve historical vegetable gardens from every

Swiss region.- A guide to the historical gardens at the

Open-Air Museum Ballenberg.

Available for CHF 19.90 in the Ballenberg shops, from the Ballenberg online shop and in bookshops.

shop.ballenberg.ch

Join in – Do it Yourself

Brienzwiler railway station10 minutes

Rail

Toilets

Shop

Car park

Bus

Toilets

Restaurant/snacks

Lockers Barbecue/picnic spot

First aid

Site or building wheelchair-accessible on ground floor

Nr.

Chocolaterie

Foxtrail

Photo spot

Discover the wide variety of gardens at Ballenberg. Our three tours will take you on different journeys through our annual theme. Experience the great diversity at the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg:

West Route: total walking time c. 30–45 minutesSouth Route: total walking time c. 30–45 minutesEast Route: total walking time c. 45–60 minutes

For more information, visit ballenberg.ch/garden

Petting zoo with playground

Start forest trail

Temporary exhibition 331

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