Monument Day at the Geyerhammer Scythe Museum

With interesting topics!

Scythe production from craftsmanship to industry

The Scythe Museum brings Scharnstein's 400-year tradition of scythe production back to life. Using faithfully preserved forging hammers, former blacksmiths demonstrate the fine art of scythe forging.

You will also gain comprehensive insights into the working world and social life of the scythe smiths, as well as the rapid rise of the Redtenbacher company to become the largest scythe manufacturer in the Danube Monarchy until its demise in 1987.

An audio guide provides additional information.

Children's programme

Experience craftsmanship: under supervision, children can forge a small horseshoe, make a video about it and upload it.

Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Guided tour(s):

• 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Guided tour and demonstration of blacksmithing
  Meeting point: Foyer of the Geyerhammer Scythe Museum
• 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Guided tour and demonstration forging
  Meeting point: Foyer of the Geyerhammer Scythe Museum
• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, children forging a horseshoe
  Registration required! Groups are organised in 15-minute intervals. The exact time will be announced after registration. Maximum 10 children possible.

Registration and enquiries: 06503912720 or ilse.schachinger59@gmx.at

Registration website: https://www.sensenmuseum.at/

Registration deadline for guided tours: 26 September 2025

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Registrations and queries at: 06503912720 or ilse.schachinger59@gmx.at
Registration website: http://www.sensenmuseum.at
Registration deadline for the guided tours: 28.09.2024