A Sunday dedicated to our annual theme, “Biodiversity – Ballenberg in Bloom!”.
International Museum Day has been celebrated worldwide in May every year since 1978. On this special day, museums focus on their diversity and importance. This year’s theme: “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”
At Ballenberg, we are taking a stand for nature. Under the annual theme “Biodiversity – Ballenberg in Bloom!”, we invite you to take an active role: enhance a meadow as a habitat for insects together with Verterra or take an exciting short tour. With your help, we promote biodiversity and create a valuable food source for insects.
Get inspired on how you can promote biodiversity at home! Verterra’s team of experts is available throughout the day with valuable tips and practical instructions. The planting campaign will take place at Neuchâtel skittles (152).
At the house from Sachseln (711) and the farmhouse from Tentlingen (511), storytellers take you on a journey into the fantasy worlds and linguistic cultures of Switzerland.
And in dwelling from Matten (1021), representatives of IG Hanfkalk explain interesting facts about the sustainable building material hemp lime.
Click on the coloured numbers to see the details of the buildings.
Ballenberg
Swiss Open-Air Museum
Museumsstrasse 100
CH-3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
Opening hours
10 April to 2 November 2025
10 am to 5 pm daily