--- title: Hofwieshammer Blacksmith Museum url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401301/hofwieshammer-blacksmith-museum.html" description: Austria´s last forge hammer is now on display at this fine Outdoor Museum. date: 2025-04-24 modified: 2025-11-13 --- # Hofwieshammer Blacksmith Museum Hofwieshammer Blacksmith Museum ================================= Windhaag bei Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205060/2C01E2853AA53705B130776469C8818B835E5BD94601F761EA1D1E158F98A7AB/der-hofwieshammer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205061/E19A1B90C982D63B312D901AF4755B06B1E9D7596A032AF3CCE4ADE8A5FC5040/die-inneneinrichtung-des-hofwieshammer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205062/F27AF2CAA43675438389192CA4CCFFA8F21AD56D6497A17623115AB98588C1C5/schmieden-im-hofwieshammer.jpg) © Open copyright © Verbund Oö. Museen Close copyright [ ![The Hofwieshammer](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205060/2C01E2853AA53705B130776469C8818B835E5BD94601F761EA1D1E158F98A7AB/der-hofwieshammer.jpg "© Verbund Oö. Museen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205060/2C01E2853AA53705B130776469C8818B835E5BD94601F761EA1D1E158F98A7AB/der-hofwieshammer.jpg) © Open copyright © Verbund Oö. Museen Close copyright [ ![The interior of the Hofwieshammer](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205061/E19A1B90C982D63B312D901AF4755B06B1E9D7596A032AF3CCE4ADE8A5FC5040/die-inneneinrichtung-des-hofwieshammer.jpg "© Verbund Oö. 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Felberbachstraße 5 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Felberbachstra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Felberbachstra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.58561&lon=14.56478&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Austria´s last forge hammer is now on display at this fine Outdoor Museum. This original 16th century Forge was last used in 1938. In the 19th century, saw blades and knifes were fabricated in the building and exported to Bavaria, Hungary, Bucovina and Bohemia. The Museum is still powered by a fully functioning water driven generator. Forge demonstrations are arranged by appointment with a working blacksmith on site. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Hofwieshammer Blacksmith Museum** Felberbachstraße 5 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 7943 6111 ](tel:+4379436111) mobile [ +43 681 20747030 ](tel:+4368120747030) Fax machine +43 7943 6111 - 4 E-Mail [tourismus@windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at](http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at "New window") http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at --- **Contact person** Heinrich Graser Gemeindeamt Windhaag bei Freistadt Markt 1 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 7943 6111 ](tel:+4379436111) mobile [ +43 681 20747030 ](tel:+4368120747030) Fax machine +43 7943 6111 - 4 E-Mail [tourismus@windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at](http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ May to October: Sundays & Holidays 2:00pm to 5:00pm - by arrangement - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking fees**free of charge [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Adults: €1.50 (with guided tour €2.50) **Payment methods** Cash payment **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children - Student groups with school class - Families - Groups [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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