Lime burning at Ballenberg
04.08.2023, Hofstetten b. Brienz
Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz 033 952 10 30
https://www.ballenberg.ch/de/agenda/542
info@ballenberg.ch
Experience lime burning live.
Before concrete and cement triumphed, lime mortar was used for construction. Do you know how it was manufactured ? For mortar, plaster and limewash, limestone was heated in an oven to more than 1000°C and then «extinguished» with water after cooling. This technique from the past has been revived at Ballenberg and continued according to old traditions.
At the Lime Kiln (491) you can experience for yourself how spectacular the firing process can be as night draws in. Learn everythng about the craft from the lime burning professionals and spend a pleasant evening at Ballenberg.
Information about the event
Date / Period
- 04.08.2023
10:00 - 00:00 - 05.08.2023
10:00 - 00:00
Meeting point / Venue
Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten b. Brienz
Ballenberg, Freilichtmuseum der Schweiz
Museumsstrasse 100
3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz 033 952 10 30
https://www.ballenberg.ch/de/agenda/542
info@ballenberg.ch