Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz
Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz
4.5
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Steven S
Graz, Austria85 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Fantastic Smith workshop making scythes from the 1700’s until 1984.
Clearly gone through some restoration recently. There are lots of different waterwheel powered tools.
We went on an open day when everything was operational and there were guided tours (In German). I don’t think this is the case every day and there were lots of sign boards (again in German).
Maybe with getting in contact before you arrive to see what is on.
The setting is also lovely. And there are a few walks from the village around the area.
Clearly gone through some restoration recently. There are lots of different waterwheel powered tools.
We went on an open day when everything was operational and there were guided tours (In German). I don’t think this is the case every day and there were lots of sign boards (again in German).
Maybe with getting in contact before you arrive to see what is on.
The setting is also lovely. And there are a few walks from the village around the area.
Written 28 April 2019
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Alan W
Weymouth122 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
The prospect of visiting a scythe museum doesn't set the pulses racing - however if you have any interest at all in industrial history and are in the area then this a 'must see' . The museum is not so much about the scythes themselves but about their production in a factory powered by six water wheels which opened in the early 19th century and only closed in 1984. It is literally still in the same condition as it would have been on its last day of production. The tour through the various sheds is like stepping back in time - our guide showed us a succession of hammers used in the production of scythes all powered by water wheels and all still functioning . For those familiar with his work some of the scenes in the factory were straight out of a Joseph Wright painting - simply astonishing.
The Museum is in the pretty little town of Deutschfeisstritz - 20 mins north of Graz on suburban train line S1 to Peggau-Deutschfeissstritz followed by a pleasant 15 minute flat walk. Next to the station is a welcoming guesthouse - the Post with nice food and drink.
The Museum is in the pretty little town of Deutschfeisstritz - 20 mins north of Graz on suburban train line S1 to Peggau-Deutschfeissstritz followed by a pleasant 15 minute flat walk. Next to the station is a welcoming guesthouse - the Post with nice food and drink.
Written 26 September 2017
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Alexander Shaw
York, UK181 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I got my favourite taxi driver to take me the 30-40 minute journey from Graz to this museum. It is a fantastic museum - a 19th/20th century scythe factory that has been wonderfully restored by the museum volunteers. I just arrived without booking or anything but the guy on the museum desk took my round for a private tour lasting just over an hour. He got many of the machines working for me, such as big hammers that thin the iron bars out before they are shaped, and a grindstone. All these machines are water powered, as there are 6 water wheels in between the 2 factory buildings. I learned a lot about Styrian industrial heritage and enjoyed seeing history in action.
Written 9 August 2017
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