--- title: Guided Tour of the St. Oswald Schnaps Museum url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/4383/fuehrung-schnapsmuseum-st-oswald.html" description: The former scythe and tool forge “Hitzlhammer” was first mentioned in a document in 1635. It has been owned by the Mittendorfer family since 1870. The forge was converted into a sawmill and planing mill. Since 1883, the family has operated a commercial distillery. To mark the 100th anniversary of the business, a small museum was opened; like the rest of the premises, it is located about 2 km outside of St. Oswald. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Guided Tour of the St. Oswald Schnaps Museum Guided Tour of the St. Oswald Schnaps Museum ============================================== St. Oswald bei Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich Tour of the Distillery and Museum ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/196505/0CAB64B1C1DCCEDFDC516F850DBC3B73C50B5F1C8EEB6381F79C513C72034DFC/schnapsmuseum-mittendorfer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/196503/227D3D8A94379ACC17E0E1EB4F87EA6FC5BD3648D6F19E2FEFDF63CB55F4A93E/mittendorfer-edelbraende.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/196500/306E0DAE6EB664A28051C0781DE868CD413452CE722B14CD8D23E6B16AAD49F2/mittendorfer-destillationsmuseum.jpg) © Open copyright © Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG Close copyright [ ![Mittendorfer Schnapps Museum](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/196505/0CAB64B1C1DCCEDFDC516F850DBC3B73C50B5F1C8EEB6381F79C513C72034DFC/schnapsmuseum-mittendorfer.jpg "© Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/196505/0CAB64B1C1DCCEDFDC516F850DBC3B73C50B5F1C8EEB6381F79C513C72034DFC/schnapsmuseum-mittendorfer.jpg) © Open copyright © Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG Close copyright [ ![Mittendorfer fine brandies](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/196503/227D3D8A94379ACC17E0E1EB4F87EA6FC5BD3648D6F19E2FEFDF63CB55F4A93E/mittendorfer-edelbraende.jpg "© Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/196503/227D3D8A94379ACC17E0E1EB4F87EA6FC5BD3648D6F19E2FEFDF63CB55F4A93E/mittendorfer-edelbraende.jpg) © Open copyright © Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG Close copyright [ ![Mittendorf Distillation Museum](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/196500/306E0DAE6EB664A28051C0781DE868CD413452CE722B14CD8D23E6B16AAD49F2/mittendorfer-destillationsmuseum.jpg "© Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/196500/306E0DAE6EB664A28051C0781DE868CD413452CE722B14CD8D23E6B16AAD49F2/mittendorfer-destillationsmuseum.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Wippl 6 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wippl%206%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Wippl%206%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.5070375&lon=14.6050127&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The former scythe and tool forge “Hitzlhammer” was first mentioned in a document in 1635. It has been owned by the Mittendorfer family since 1870. The forge was converted into a sawmill and planing mill. Since 1883, the family has operated a commercial distillery. To mark the 100th anniversary of the business, a small museum was opened; like the rest of the premises, it is located about 2 km outside of St. Oswald. Before the tasting, visitors have the opportunity to tour the distillery—which is still in operation today—and view the equipment, storage vessels, and mash tuns from days gone by in the small museum. The distillery’s motto is: Tradition and quality in a beautiful setting! Guests will also learn interesting facts about the production of high-proof alcohol; they can discover the differences between schnapps, brandy, water, and spirit, and compare old and new distillation technologies. Anyone wishing to take a guided tour—whether individuals, small groups, or larger tour groups—is asked to please register by phone. The reason is simple: We want to make time for our guests! [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - group offer (suitable for groups) - package without accommodation - duration: 1,00 hour **services**Tour of the distillery and museum, including a tasting of three of our own products, by telephone appointment only **itinerary**Tour of the distillery and museum, followed by a tasting of three of the distillery's own products **possible date of arrival**Mon–Thu: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Fri: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Outside of opening hours and for tour groups, visits are by appointment only [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 5,00 per person - bookable from 5 Persons **Travel period (01.01.2016 - 30.12.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 01.01.2016 | 30.12.2026 | [ non-binding inquiry ](#mailto) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Guided Tour of the St. Oswald Schnaps Museum** 1. Upper Austrian Schnaps museum Wippl 6 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt Phone [+43 7945 7203](tel:+4379457203) E-Mail [gf@mittendorfer.net](#mailto) Web [www.mittendorfer.net/](https://www.mittendorfer.net/ "New window") https://www.mittendorfer.net/ [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- In our cozy showroom, we offer a variety of tasting options: **Option 1:** Guided tour of the distillery, followed by a tasting of three of our own products plus a gift (a 4 cl shot glass) for 5.00 euros Only for groups of 5 or more; advance registration required! **Option 2:** Guided tour of the distillery, followed by a tasting of three of our own products, plus a gift (Schnapsmuseum T-shirt) for 9.00 euros. For groups of 5 or more only; advance registration required! **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples [To the website](https://www.mittendorfer.net/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")