School’n’Rail Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Discover Swiss history in the open air.
25% discount on the school rate for admission.
Day Pass for Schools for CHF 15 per person.
Swiss history comes alive at Ballenberg.
Discover more than 100 original, centuries-old buildings from all parts of Switzerland, rare indigenous farm animals, original gardens and fields, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. This unique open-air museum brings the past to life – and you and your class can be part of it.
Your school trip.
For school groups of ten or more people.
Travel by public transport and enjoy the following benefits.
School trip offer.
25% discount on the school rate for admission to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum.
Day Pass for Schools in the GA Travelcard area of validity for CHF 15 per person, including for accompanying adults.
Offer valid from 9 April to 1 November 2026.
Discounted prices (excluding travel).
Admission to the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum:
Children aged 6–16: CHF 10.90.
Young people aged 16–25: CHF 18.
Adults over 25 years of age: CHF 21.80.
Teaching staff and their school classes can visit Ballenberg free of charge after 1.30pm (Monday to Friday).
Prices include VAT. Prices and products subject to modification.
Prices as at: 1 January 2026.
Interested? How to book your RailAway school trip.
Guided tours with active elements, geared towards different age groups.
Unique: more than 200 Swiss farm animals to discover. Some of the animals can be petted.
Learning through discussion: pupils experience demonstrations of traditional crafts.
‘Vielfalt gfallt’ biodiversity tour with the BIODIVERS app (iOS & Android).
Over 100 historical buildings from all regions of Switzerland.
Food and drink options: various restaurants, shops, picnic areas and well-equipped firepits.
Teaching material for all ages to prepare for school trips.
Travel options:
Outward journey: to Ballenberg Ost, Museum, according to the online timetable.
Outward journey: to Ballenberg West, Museum, according to the online timetable.
We recommend that you book early – ideally two weeks before you start your journey.
For at least ten participants.
Suitable for wheelchairs.
If you have any questions or queries about the offer, please contact the SBB Contact Center on 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.).
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