Buškův hamr, Water-powered hammer mill in Trhové Sviny, Czech Republic

Buškův hamr is a historic hammer mill on the Klenský potok, about one kilometre southwest of Trhové Sviny. It was built by hammerman Josef Foissner between 1836 and 1838 on the site of the former Mleziva bone-meal mill. The Bušek family, who owned it from 1843, also ran a hammer mill at Rejty and an ironmonger's shop in Trhové Sviny.

Blacksmith Josef Foissner built the hammer mill between 1836 and 1838 on the site of the former Mleziva bone-meal mill. After Foissner fell into debt, the Bušek family acquired it in 1843 and lived there until the late 1970s; the works operated until about the 1950s.

This place shows traditional metalworking methods that were passed down through generations and remain visible in its tools and setup. Visitors can observe how craftspeople worked with metal and understand the skills required for this trade.

Buškův hamr stands on the Klenský potok, about one kilometre southwest of Trhové Sviny and south of České Budějovice. The working hammer mill can be reached on foot or by car from the town; confirm opening times before setting out.

The facility houses the largest oak hammer in the Czech Republic, weighing over 300 kilograms and delivering powerful blows. This massive hammer demonstrates the impressive force that water power could provide to the metalworking process.