Musée de la Schlitte et des métiers du bois, Museum in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, France
The Musée de la Schlitte et des Métiers du Bois is a museum in Muhlbach-sur-Munster, France, dedicated to the traditional craft of log hauling and woodworking. It displays a collection of sleds, tools, and equipment used in forestry and wood trades, along with photographs and models that illustrate these practices.
The museum was created in 1973 and renovated in 1997. It preserves the history of log hauling, a practice that disappeared from the Vosges, through the efforts of volunteers.
The museum highlights the schlitte, a type of sled used to transport wood down mountain trails, and the skills of the schlitteurs who operated them. Visitors can see how this practice shaped the identity of the Munster Valley and the daily life of its people.
The museum is open mainly in summer, with guided tours available for individuals and groups. It is located near the train station and has facilities for cyclists, including bike parking.
The museum's collection includes a fardier, a heavy cart used to transport logs over 10 meters long to the sawmill. This piece, along with other rare equipment, offers a look at the scale of traditional logging operations.
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