Hammersmith Day

The "Association for the Restoration and Preservation of the Hammer Forge St. Agatha" was founded in December 1992. The municipality of St. Agatha purchased the hammer forge in Wiesenparz in October 1992, and the hammer forge association, along with numerous volunteers, restored the forge while preserving its original appearance. In 1998, two water wheels were constructed and installed in the hammer forge. In the fall of 1999, after obtaining the water rights permit, the water supply from the Dittersdorfer and Mühlgraben streams was restored. On September 17, 2000, the opening and blessing of the restored hammer forge took place during a morning gathering. In 2020, the hammer forge was restored with over 2,800 volunteer hours and additional support from numerous companies and private individuals. The roof and the entire wooden structure had to be renewed. The hammer forge is often chosen as a destination by school classes and travel groups, and demonstrations of traditional forging can also be presented. Every first Sunday of the month, the "Hammer Forge Day" with forging demonstrations takes place starting at 1:00 PM. Visits are possible by prior arrangement with the St. Agatha Tourism Association or with the chairman, Ludwig Eichinger.