Musée de la Schlitte et des métiers du bois

About the museum

The Musée de la Schlitte opened in 1973 in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, in the Munster valley, considered the cradle of schlittage (timber sledging). It honors the men who worked in the forests long before machines arrived, relying on sheer muscle power.

The trade of schlitteur was practiced for more than 300 years in the Vosges. It involved bringing timber down from the mountain forests on the schlitte, a large wooden sledge. The museum presents this trade and its history, as well as other traditional woodworking crafts.

The collections include many old tools: those of the cooper, clog maker, joiner, woodturner, toolmaker and other craftsmen. Visits are led by volunteer guides who tell the stories of past generations and their know-how.

Highlights

• The schlitte, a large sledge used to transport timber in the Vosges forests
• The trade of schlitteur, practiced for more than 300 years in the Vosges
• Tools of the cooper, clog maker, joiner, woodturner and toolmaker
• Guided visits by volunteer guides
• Coloring and collage activities for children

Permanent exhibition

• Le métier de schlitteur et les métiers du bois – Presentation of the schlitte and forest work in the Munster valley, with tools of the cooper, clog maker, joiner and other woodworkers.

Founded

1973

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

The museum offers children coloring and collage activities about schlittage and woodworking crafts, as well as books to read.

Getting there & parking

The museum is 50 meters from Muhlbach-sur-Munster train station, 10 minutes from Munster and 30 minutes from Colmar.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Craft shop on site.

Events & venue rental

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