Maschinenfabriken in Wien-Alsergrund, Industrial heritage museum in Alsergrund, Vienna, Austria.
The Maschinenfabriken complex spans multiple buildings featuring original machinery, equipment, and industrial artifacts from Vienna's manufacturing history.
Established in 1834, Fletcher & Punshon initiated the site as Austria-Hungary's first steam engine manufacturing facility, marking the country's industrial revolution.
The building now houses the WUK Cultural Center, transforming the former industrial space into a platform for contemporary arts and social initiatives.
Located near public transportation lines, the museum provides guided tours in multiple languages and maintains detailed documentation of machinery development.
The facility produced Vienna's first steam locomotive named Gutenberg in 1857, establishing the foundation for Austria's railway industry.
Location: Vienna
Location: Alsergrund
Address: Währinger Straße 59
GPS coordinates: 48.22310,16.35110
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:41
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