Freilichtmuseum Schmiedleithen

Here visitors get insights into the life and traditions of the rich blacksmith dynasties on the Iron Road.

The Schmiedleithen is a lovingly preserved scythe forge ensemble from a time when the forge hammers roared and the coveted blue scythe brought power and wealth to the hammer masters. Manor houses, factory buildings, servants' quarters and gardens are still reminders of the life of the Black Counts of yesteryear.

The idyllic EISENSTRASSEN theme trail branches off from the Steyrtal cycle path and leads you to an unsuspected gem. Beautiful manor houses, historic gardens, former blacksmiths‘ and servants’ houses, workshops and the impressive landscape transport you to another world that was thought to have been forgotten - that of the BLACK COUNTS!

Themed trail ‘In the footsteps of the Black Counts’: year-round cycle and hiking trail | 2.5 or 4 km (also suitable for pushchairs)
Guided tour Schmiedleithen 1 hour

Exhibition ‘The last Black Counts’: Scythes were once made in the ‘Kram’ for despatch all over the world. Today, an exhibition is dedicated to the life and work of the Zeitlinger family. Visits on request and by appointment.

Herrschaftsgarten: Themed gardens on over 3000 m², open from May to October. Group tours all year round by prior arrangement.

Guided tour of the Schmiedleithen with exhibition and garden incl. snack in the garden parlour (choice of coffee, tea, natural juices, speciality musts and pastries or bread rolls).

Also visit our partner companies, Messerer Museum in Steinbach, Museum im Dorf, National Park Centre and Hoisn House in Molln.

You can find the dates of our events at www.schmiedleithen.at.