Opening hours
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
Tip: Although the buildings are only accessible from 10 am, the ticket offices are already open from 9 am.
Administration
3 November 2025 to 8 April 2026
From Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 11.30 am
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
9 April to 1 November 2026 – Gastronomy
Restaurant "Alter Bären"
9 am to 6 pm daily
Restaurant "Degen"
9 am to 5.30 pm daily
Circus Trailer Snack
Please ask at the cash desk for the opening hours (dependent on the weather)
Osteria Novazzano
Please ask at the cash desk for the opening hours (dependent on the weather)
Restaurant "Wilerhorn"
Restaurant is open for groups and events (reservation required)
9 April to 1 November 2026 – Partners
Märithüsli West
9.30 am to 6 pm daily
«Home-made» Shop
9.30 am to 5.30 pm daily
Märithüsli East
9.30 am to 6 pm daily
Ballenberg Pharmacists’ Shop
10 am to 5 pm daily
Horse-drawn carriages
10 am to 5 pm daily
Opening hours – Season 2026
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
Season 2027:
15 April to 7 November 2027
Ballenberg courses
Ballenberg courses teach traditional craft techniques and breathe new life into old knowledge. The more than 120 courses and workshops offered annually are a source of inspiration and creativity. They promote skill and inventiveness, and awaken the imagination. Young people, adults, semi-professionals and professionals are given the opportunity to try out, master or further develop traditional crafts.
A course overview and further information is available on the Ballenberg Courses website.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Opening hours Administration
3 November 2025 to 8 April 2026
From Monday to Friday
8.30 am to 11.30 am
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Opening hours
9 April to 1 November 2026
10 am to 5 pm daily
