Alte Schmiede
Originally preserved village forge in Schwaikheim, which can be seen in operation as a smithing museum on the first Saturday of every month.
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About the museum
Until 1984, horses were shod in the Schwaikheim forge on Burgstraße, iron tires were fitted to wooden wagon wheels, and all iron parts for carts were made here. Mattocks, picks, spades, shovels and scythes were also repaired here, and nails were forged.
In 1988 the municipality bought the property and handed the forge over to the Heimatverein Schwaikheim (local heritage association). Since then it has served as a smithing museum, one of the few of its kind in Germany. The workshop and the old tools are on show; visitors can watch the work at the forge fire, have the old craft explained to them, or forge something themselves from the hot iron.
Highlights
- Originally preserved village forge
- Live work at the forge fire
- Old smithing tools
- Forging yourself under guidance
- Sharpening and hardening tools you bring along
Permanent exhibition
- Schmiedemuseum Alte Schmiede – The fully preserved workshop with forge fire and historic tools, where smithing takes place on opening days.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Schwaikheim e. V.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
Visitors can try their hand at forging the hot iron themselves.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Members of the Heimatverein explain the craft expertly; joining in with the forging is possible. |
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