Tobiashammer, Technology museum in Ohrdruf, Germany
The Tobiashammer museum features five operational trip hammers, a rolling mill, stamp mill, grinding workshop, and furnaces powered by four water wheels.
Founded in 1482 as a hammer forge on the Ohra River, the facility received its name from owner Tobias Albrecht who acquired it in 1592.
The museum holds annual Blacksmiths' Symposiums where international metalworkers create sculptures displayed in the outdoor park spanning 18,000 square meters.
Visitors need advance reservations for guided tours to experience the demonstrations of Europe's largest steam engine, which generates 12,000 horsepower.
The facility produced kettle drums from single copper pieces, maintaining production techniques that resulted in instruments with superior sound quality.
Location: Ohrdruf
Inception: 1482
Address: Suhler Straße 34, 99885 Ohrdruf 99885
Phone: +493624402792
Website: http://tobiashammer.de
GPS coordinates: 50.80190,10.73180
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
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