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Jew's harp and harmonica experience Schwarz

Molln, Oberösterreich, Österreich
  • All weather
  • Suitable for groups

Experience tradition, craftsmanship, and history!

Join us on a journey through time, hear wonderful stories about the cult instrument, and learn everything about the Schwarz family's journey from mouth harp maker to one of the leading manufacturers of Styrian harmonicas.

In the mouth harp experience world of the Schwarz family, you will immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of mouth harp manufacturing, which has been alive here since 1679. The pocket instrument with its mystical sound has been crafted here for 12 generations.

The “Production of the Molln Jew's Harp” was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by the [Austrian
UNESCO Commission] in 2014.

Find out what is important in the production of jew's harps, what changes the jew's harp has undergone over time, and much more. With insights into the most modern harmonica manufacturer in the world, you'll also see what is important in modern harmonica construction and how a Styrian harmonica is built.

With the guest card "In Summe mehr" you receive a 10% discount when purchasing an original Schwarz jew's harp

Public Transport:
The Steyrtal is accessible by bus lines 452 (Rohr-Bad Hall-Steinbach a. d. Steyr) and 433 (Steyr-Molln-Kirchdorf).
Details at www.ooevv.at

Arrival by Car:
From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Sattledt > via Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > into the Steyrtal
From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B140 into the Steyrtal
From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A9 motorway exit Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > into the Steyrtal
From Graz: A9 Pyhrn motorway > motorway exit Klaus > into the Steyrtal

Guided tours by appointment only.

Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please make an appointment by phone!

  • by arrangement

Parking fees

free

Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Service
Guided tour

approx. 1 hour

General price information

o    Guided tours from 10 people
o    From 10 people: € 9.90 per person
o    From 20 people: € 7.90 per person
o    Children (6-15 years): € 4.90 per person

Please register in advance for the one-hour tour!
Max. 50 people per tour | 2 tours possible in parallel





  • All weather
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for friends
Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Other special suitabilities

Seniors, families

Please get in touch for more information.

Contact


Jew's harp and harmonica experience Schwarz
Waldeggstraße 1
4591 Molln

Phone +43 7584 2407
E-Mail office@kaerntnerland.at
Web www.maultrommel-schwarz.at/
http://www.maultrommel-schwarz.at/

Contact person

Maultrommel- und Harmonika-Erlebniswelt Schwarz
Waldeggstraße 1
4591 Molln

Phone +43 7584 2407
E-Mail office@kaerntnerland.at
Web www.maultrommel-schwarz.at/

Legal contact information

Waldeggstraße 1
AT-4591 Molln
office@kaerntnerland.at
http://www.maultrommel-schwarz.at

We speak the following languages

German
English

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