Mechanische Werkstätte Wiesental
Preserved workshop of the inventor Ulrich Leutenegger in Eschlikon, with machinery and line shafting that can be powered by water.
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About the museum
The Mechanische Werkstätte Wiesental in Eschlikon commemorates the inventor Ulrich Leutenegger. After his death in 1932, the workshop was forgotten for almost 80 years until it was placed under protection in 2003. Since 2008 the Eschlikon Historical Society has looked after the estate.
The heritage includes machines, tools and line-shafting systems once used to work metal. After clean-up work from 2002 to 2008, the line shafting, the machines and the drive were restored. The array of metalworking machines and the line shafting with electric motor can be operated again; in 2016 the historic drive with turbine and water power was also reactivated. In the same year the workshop received the Thurgauischer Heimatschutzpreis (Thurgau Heritage Conservation Award).
The workshop can be visited on guided tours that the Eschlikon Historical Society offers on request, and on the annual Mühlentag (Mill Day).
Highlights
- Original preserved workshop of the Eschlikon inventor Ulrich Leutenegger
- Array of historic metalworking machines with line shafting
- Drive with turbine and water power back in operation
- Thurgauischer Heimatschutzpreis 2016
- Guided tours on request and on Mill Day
Permanent exhibition
- Werkstatt mit Maschinenpark und Transmission – Original preserved metal workshop with machines, tools and line-shafting systems that can be powered by an electric motor or by water.
- Operated by
- Historischer Verein Eschlikon
Admission & discounts
| Guided tour (approx. 1 hour, ideally up to 25 people) | CHF 100Flat rate, payable in cash at the tour |
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An aperitif is possible by arrangement with the owner.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Eschlikon
By Thurbo line S35 to Eschlikon.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by request via the form on the website (state your preferred date and up to three alternative dates); groups of up to 25 people are ideal. |
