Chestnut festival / Castagnata

Event Hofstetten bei Brienz

Overview

  • Date

    03 - 04. October 2026

    Sat 10:00 - 17:00
    Sun 10:00 - 17:00

  • Contact

    Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
    Museumsstrasse 100
    Postfach
    3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz
    Phone  +41 (0)33 952 10 30
    ballenberg.ch

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Intro

The chestnut – an experience for all the senses!

For centuries, the prickly fruit of the sweet chestnut was an indispensable staple food. Today, it’s beloved not just in its hot roasted form, but in all its varieties!

Enjoy a unique walk with atmospheric live music at the Swiss Open-Air Museum and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the chestnut. Let yourself be enchanted by creative crafts, fairytale stories and culinary specialities based on this very special fruit.

Visit us and rediscover the chestnut – traditional, creative and delicious!

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Ballenberg - Open-air museum of Switzerland

Hofstetten bei Brienz
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Contact address
Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
033 952 10 30
info@ballenberg.ch
Event Homepage https://ballenberg.ch/de/events/castagnata-de/
Price
Included in museum admission.
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Event dates

  • 03 October 2026
  • 04 October 2026

Discover the surroundings

Contact

Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
Postfach
3858  Hofstetten b. Brienz
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)33 952 10 30
info@ballenberg.ch
ballenberg.ch

Date

03 - 04. October 2026

Sat 10:00 - 17:00
Sun 10:00 - 17:00

Contact

Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
Postfach
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz
Phone  +41 (0)33 952 10 30
ballenberg.ch

Check Availability

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