--- title: Knife Makers Museum in Steinbach an der Steyr url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400044/knife-makers-museum-in-steinbach-an-der-steyr.html" description: The trade museum of the blade smiths, grinders and knife makers is located in the former knife makers guild workshops and recounts the times when the knife makers trade flourished in Steinbach an der Steyr. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Knife Makers Museum in Steinbach an der Steyr Knife Makers Museum in Steinbach an der Steyr =============================================== Steinbach an der Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203088/CE3F41C666BDE26E460DC92FD75E7EB6AA890C50B7F8731EE475FFEA3480B311/messerer-museum-eg-c-tmanverkl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203089/5B0A8413E7E2EAD2BA9DB4F012C265DA14DA63D9C5FB2CF83AE4CECCE7B4C86E/messerermuseum-steinbach-an-der-steyr.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203090/4C9436B6C24057CBBF0EB3C25C160F22088CF01ED1947E89212FD4C940B33FEC/messerermuseum-steinbach-an-der-steyr.jpg) © Open copyright © 360 Perspektiven GmbH Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203087/E5EC37F27A19D6208E387C08362B7DDE6C0C81A81A449AC3418B8CE200DFBFAD/messerermuseum-1pp-aktivcard360perspektivengmbh.jpg "© 360 Perspektiven GmbH") View panorama ](#panoramaId_203087) © Open copyright © Tman Close copyright [ ![A historical museum with old machines and tools. 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The Handicrafts Museum tells of the times when the knifemakers' guild in Steinbach an der Steyr flourished. Until 1967, the Steinbach knifemakers created true works of art here in the knife factory Fanz Pils & Söhne under the toughest working conditions. Now the "Knife Museum" presents the craft of the knifemakers and bladesmiths, their importance for the people and the development of their settlement on an exhibition area of over 200 m2. - Ground floor: Knife making - 1st floor: The life of the knifemakers, their customs and club life - 2nd floor: Historical development, knifemakers' guild, trade connections of the "Golden Steinbach", guild and church The Steinbach Knifemakers' Guild consisted of the craftsmen within a radius of 2 miles (15.4 km) around Steinbach. They were first mentioned in a document in 1422. Under the hardest working conditions, the Steinbach knifemakers created true works of art, which they sold at the most distant markets. The knifemakers were so rich that the village used to be called "Golden Steinbach". Hint / Advice: After visiting the Messerer Museum, walk along the Hochgasse up to the idyllic town square and enjoy a wonderful view from the Sengsengebirge over the Totes Gebirge to the foothills of the Alps and the central area of Upper Austria on a hike along the panoramic path (walking time 1 hour). **Public transport:** The Steyr Valley is served 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 Steyr valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B140 into the Steyr Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A9 motorway exit Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > into the Steyr valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > into the Steyr valley Hint / Advice: After visiting the Messerer Museum, walk along the Hochgasse up to the idyllic town square and enjoy a wonderful view from the Sengsengebirge over the Totes Gebirge to the foothills of the Alps and the central area of Upper Austria on a hike along the panoramic path (walking time 1 hour). [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Knife Makers Museum in Steinbach an der Steyr** Hochgasse 17 4596 Steinbach an der Steyr Phone [ +43 664 2656609 ](tel:+436642656609) E-Mail [office@messerermuseum.at](#mailto) Web [www.messerermuseum.at/](https://www.messerermuseum.at/ "New window") https://www.messerermuseum.at/ --- **Contact person** Helmut Habichler Messerermuseum Steinbach an der Steyr Hochgasse 17 4596 Steinbach an der Steyr Phone [ +43 664 2656609 ](tel:+436642656609) E-Mail [office@messerermuseum.at](#mailto) Web [www.messerermuseum.at/](https://www.messerermuseum.at/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ May 1 to October 26, 2026 Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday and holidays from 10:00 - 12:00 PM and 1:00 - 4:00 PM For groups by arrangement at any time. Guided tour - duration approximately 1 hour **Closing day**- Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**381 m **Accessibility / arrival****Public transport:** The Steyr Valley is served 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 Steyr valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B140 into the Steyr Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A9 motorway exit Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > into the Steyr valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > into the Steyr valley [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Adults € 4,00 Group € 3,50 (from 6 persons) Children € 1,70 School group € 1,10 Prices including guided tour **Payment methods** Cash payment **Other discounts**Groups Seniors Families **Discounts (Memberships)**- Pyhrn-Priel-Card Free entry to the exhibition as often as you like - Phyrn-Priel seasonal pass Free entry to the exhibition as often as you like [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Other special suitabilities** Family [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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