Open May 3 – October 26, 2025, We - Su 1.30 to 5.00 pm
Book a tour: info@museum-holzbildhauerei.ch /Tel. +41 33 952 13 17
Lime, oak and walnut - three magnificent tree species that not only adorn our forests, but are also ideal for wood sculpting. What colour is their wood, what does it smell like? What do the leaves look like? What fruit do they bear? You can experience this up close in the new discovery workshop ...
Whether you are a talented craftsman or simply open to a new experience - even cow carving is great fun! It brings colleagues together. With travel companions it's unforgettable and with family or friends it's great fun to create a unique souvenir yourself ...
The Foundation is the body responsible for the Swiss National Museum of Woodcarving. It can count on the support of the Canton of Berne's cultural promotion programme, but is still dependent on donations and contributions of all kinds. Please help us to preserve, promote and make accessible the important cultural heritage of woodcarving with its rich tradition - thank you very much!...
The museum will be even more suitable for a school trip next summer! Get to know the element of wood in its most beautiful form, immerse yourself in the theme of chalets, explore the discovery workshop, have a snack in the bistro ...
We wish you happy Easter days with your loved ones, good luck with the egg hunt and time to enjoy the first signs of spring ...
Preparations for the new 2024 museum season are in full swing. The collection exhibition is being fine-tuned, the new special exhibition on "Chalets to take away" is being integrated, the new discovery workshop is being set up - you can expect lots of new and exciting things this year! Better plan your visit in advance ...
Three trees that are native to our forests. Native wood that is ideal for wood sculpting. Have you seen how different the wood colours are? It's also fascinating how the scent differs and every woodcarving expert will be able to tell you a lot about the texture ...
Soon we will be able to tell you exciting news ...
The word chalet comes from the Latin cala (sheltered place) and was used in the past to mean a mountain hut, a shelter for people and animals in the mountains. This explains quite well why you quickly feel at home in a chalet ...
Wood carving minus patience equals fire wood
— Woodcarving