Šlakhamr – historická kovárna Hamry nad Sázavou

Location: Hamry nad Sázavou 118, 591 01 · Vysočina Region

Category: historic forge and hammer mill

Šlakhamr in Hamry nad Sázavou – a unique technical monument: a working forge powered by an 18th-century water turbine. Blacksmithing mastery in practice. Hot-forging demonstrations, water wheel drive. A popular school excursion destination from across the Vysočina region.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 130 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 130 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programme for primary schools – blacksmithing craft, water-powered drive, physics of the hammer mill, materials and metalworking. Live hot-forging demonstration.

Official website: https://www.tmbrno.cz/pamatky/slakhamr-v-hamrech-nad-sazavou/

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