School trip to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum

Dosome detective work with your pupils. Read the traces of times gone by in the more than 100 historic houses. The buildings tell of life back then, of the joys and sorrows of everyday life. This makes history tangible.

Variousexhibitions shed light on selected aspects of rural life then and now. Craftsmanship has a special significance: professionals are at work in several workshops and demonstrate their skills, for example in the rope-making workshop, in the saddlery or in the forge.

Usethe Ballenberg Open-Air Museum as a place of learning and a destination with your class. A visit offers insights into rural building culture, housing, life and farming in Switzerland 100, 200 and more years ago. The gardens showcase old crops, vegetable varieties and medicinal herbs.

School classes are best advised to explore the museum as part of a special guided program.

Guidedschool programs

• Lifewithout a power socket
• Abauf die Alp
• Brotgeschichte
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• Magical herbs from the garden
• Guidedtour of the Ballenberg
• Tourwith active elements

Catering:
Aunique offer for museums and particularly interesting for school classes at Ballenberg is the opportunity to picnic and barbecue in the grounds.

Goodto know
Opening times: April 13 to October 31

Included

• Travelby bus. We will pick up your class directly from the school or a boarding point of your choice.
• Admission to the BallenbergOpen-Air Museum</li><li>Two teachers per class are free of charge.