Ballenberg Open-Air Museum for schools.

• 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.

• Over 100 historical buildings from all regions of Switzerland.

• Food and drink options: various restaurants, shops, picnic areas and well-equipped firepits.

For school groups of ten or more people.

Travel by public transport and enjoy the following benefits:

• 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. 

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: CHF 21.80.

• Teaching staff and their school classes can visit Ballenberg free of charge after 1.30pm (Monday to Friday).

• Offer valid from 10 April to 2 November 2025.

• Prices include VAT. Prices and products subject to modification.

• Prices as at: 1 January 2025.

You can obtain the offer (discounted leisure service and public transport ticket): 

• At a staffed public transport point of sale.

• Outward journey: to Ballenberg Ost, Museum or 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.

• Pram and wheelchair accessible.

• 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.).

• Are you planning a snow sports camp? Read more about GoSnow’s pre-organised snow sports camps for schools.

• Swiss Youth Hostels have accommodation locations throughout Switzerland. Find affordable accommodation for your school camp right near your excursion destinations and activities. Read more about the Swiss Youth Hostels offer for schools.