Ballenberg – Discover Switzerland!

While the Swiss Open-air Museum Ballenberg initially started off with 16 houses and farm buildings on its premises, this number has now increased to more than 100. Surrounded by forests, meadows and limestone rocks, visitors rediscover Swiss traditions: various crafts, such as the burning of resin, lace-making, upholstery and weaving as well as authentically recreated houses, including their interiors, bring the past to life. A special highlight for train enthusiasts is a ride on the Ballenberg steam train which goes from Interlaken Ost to Innertkirchen on selected days in April and October.

The Swiss Open-air Museum Ballenberg also supports the performing arts. The “Landschaftstheater Ballenberg“, an outdoor theatre, has been entertaining the public since 1991, performing new plays every year. Matching its surroundings, the organisers focus on topics which bear reference to the rural culture. However, the historical topics always contain a dose of humour. Eight different crafts will be demonstrated every day. Interested in getting hands-on? You can actively participate at the diverse stations, giving your creativity free rein and experimenting with new activities.

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