Brdičkův mlýn, Historical watermill in Hamry nad Sázavou, Czech Republic

Brdičkův mlýn is a watermill situated along the Sázava River, maintained by a museum in Brno and featuring working water wheels. The buildings contain original milling equipment and demonstrate how iron processing and later grain milling operations took place.

The site is documented in 1409 as Šlakhamer, a hammer mill probably founded by Mikuláš Flexlin, reeve of Německý Brod. In 1453 the Žďár monastery abbot sold it to the hammerman Hanuš; it processed locally mined iron ore in a reduction furnace. Hammer operations ended in the 17th century, and the works were rebuilt as a grain mill. The Šlakhamer family held it until 1811, Jakub Svoboda bought it, and Jan Brdíčka acquired it in 1930.

The exhibition opened in 2011 and covers three themes: ironworking, woodworking and the living quarters of the mill's last owners. Its centrepiece is a fully working hammer-forge mechanism, and blacksmiths operate it during special events. The forge equipment was bought from the closed Josef Zíka works in Podhůří u Nepomuku and installed in 2000.

The location requires walking through rural terrain to reach Hamry nad Sázavou, so sturdy footwear is recommended. Weather can affect access, particularly after heavy rain, so check conditions before visiting.

Artisans demonstrate traditional iron-working techniques during special events using the mill's still-functioning water-powered mechanism. These rare demonstrations reveal how water energy was converted into mechanical force for specialized craftsmanship.