--- title: Hammer Smithy Outdoor Museum url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400358/hammer-smithy-outdoor-museum.html" description: With its 400-year history the Hackenschmiede Outdoor Museum in Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting is one of the oldest blacksmith´s shops of Upper Austria. date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2025-10-16 --- # Hammer Smithy Outdoor Museum Hammer Smithy Outdoor Museum ============================== Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203657/233A7FE911A6622D29D54B9643D94C2A317A55321E96B8DE50FEEC012E15C267/hackenschmiede.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203658/EBA82276B4C5A675B44CCD2BA442D7B7941860CB6EE40660921CC6671F19696D/hackenschmiede-antriebe.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203659/B675C95C4121EF2997EE209B7CDCCCEB416A8A8A83F0DFB4CBB49F3CB5EEF762/hackenschmiede1.jpg) © Open copyright © Cornelia Gasperlmair Close copyright [ ![Hammer Smithy Outdoor Museum in Bad Wimsbach Neydharting](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203657/233A7FE911A6622D29D54B9643D94C2A317A55321E96B8DE50FEEC012E15C267/hackenschmiede.jpg "© Cornelia Gasperlmair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203657/233A7FE911A6622D29D54B9643D94C2A317A55321E96B8DE50FEEC012E15C267/hackenschmiede.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting Close copyright [ ![Hackenschmiede Antriebe](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203658/EBA82276B4C5A675B44CCD2BA442D7B7941860CB6EE40660921CC6671F19696D/hackenschmiede-antriebe.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203658/EBA82276B4C5A675B44CCD2BA442D7B7941860CB6EE40660921CC6671F19696D/hackenschmiede-antriebe.jpg) © Open copyright © Hackenschmiede Close copyright [ ![Hackenschmiede_1](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203659/B675C95C4121EF2997EE209B7CDCCCEB416A8A8A83F0DFB4CBB49F3CB5EEF762/hackenschmiede1.jpg "© Hackenschmiede") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203659/B675C95C4121EF2997EE209B7CDCCCEB416A8A8A83F0DFB4CBB49F3CB5EEF762/hackenschmiede1.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Almeggerstrasse 12 4654 Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Almeggerstrasse%2012%2C%204654%20Bad%20Wimsbach-Neydharting "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Almeggerstrasse%2012%2C%204654%20Bad%20Wimsbach-Neydharting "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.063518430442294&lon=13.904035806644984&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) With its 400-year history the Hackenschmiede Outdoor Museum in Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting is one of the oldest blacksmith´s shops of Upper Austria. The interesting and lively way in which this once so important craft is demonstrated is fascinating. History dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Already in 1604 a blacksmith called Jakob Grünauer is said to have produced axes there. The first reliable source (Wimsbach Parish Register) mentions the blacksmith´s shop in 1644. It is one of the oldest blacksmith´s shops of Austria. Sources prove that some of the blacksmiths of Wimsbach won fame, respect and economic wealth. In the second half of the 18th century recession forced many proprietors of the blacksmith shops to leave. The importance of the Wimbach brook is reflected by the fact that even in 1900 mot less than 10 mills were in operation along its shores. The Hackenschmiede blacksmith´s shop was in operation to 1970. With the advancement of industrialization it became unprofitable. In 1968 the Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting cultural association bought the blacksmith´s shop and renovated it from 1975 to 1978. Last year a big blacksmith´s festival took place to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of the shop. **[Group offers can also be found on the website of the Traun-Ager-Alm region!](https://www.traun-ager-alm.at/)** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Hammer Smithy Outdoor Museum** Almeggerstrasse 12 4654 Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting Phone [ +43 7245 250550 ](tel:+437245250550) Fax machine +43 7245 2505510 E-Mail [hackenschmiede-museum@gmx.at](#mailto) Web [www.bad-wimsbach.at](http://www.bad-wimsbach.at "New window") Web [www.bad-wimsbach.at/gemeindeamt/htm…](http://www.bad-wimsbach.at/gemeindeamt/html/217261384_1.pdf "New window") http://www.bad-wimsbach.at http://www.bad-wimsbach.at/gemeindeamt/html/217261384_1.pdf --- **Contact person** Robert Spitaler Freilichtmuseum Hackenschmiede Almeggerstrasse 12 4654 Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting Phone [ +43 7245 250550 ](tel:+437245250550) Fax machine +43 7245 2505510 E-Mail [hackenschmiede-museum@gmx.at](#mailto) Web [www.bad-wimsbach.at](http://www.bad-wimsbach.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Opening Hours Early May to late October: every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 10:00am to 11:00am Groups (min. 10 persons) only after registrationg - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**375 m **Parking**- Parking space: 20 - Parking area for disabled: 1 - Bus parking space: 1 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Payment methods** Cash payment **Discounts (Memberships)**- Salzkammergut Sommer-Card Normal price / special price Adults € 8,50 / € 7,50 Groups of 10 or more € 7,50 / € 6,50 Children up to 15 years € 6,50 / € 5,50 Children's groups € 5,50 / € 4,50 Group prices plus flat rate for forging: € 75.00 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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