Drechslerei Museum Chlithal

The Drechslerei Museum Chlithal in Steg, Switzerland, is an industrial archaeological monument built in 1858. It preserves a complete 19th-century woodturning workshop, from energy generation through transmission-driven machines to specialized tools, all in original condition. The museum features a small hydroelectric power plant fed by the Fuchslochbach stream, along with over 100-year-old lathes and a collection of woodturning and other wood products. It is one of the most interesting industrial monuments in the canton of Zurich and serves exclusively museum purposes today.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

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Contact

Webpage
drechslereimuseum.ch
Email
kontakt@drechslereimuseum.ch
Address
Bodenweg 7, 8496 Steg

FAQ

  • What can visitors see at the Drechslerei Museum Chlithal?
    Visitors can see a complete 19th-century woodturning workshop preserved in original condition, including a Poncelet water turbine, bevel gear, frame saw, over 100-year-old lathes, and an exhibition of woodturning and other wood products on the second floor, some of which can be purchased.
  • Is there a restaurant or food service at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a Festwirtschaft (festival restaurant) where visitors can enjoy food, drink, and socializing alongside the insight into old machines and processes.
  • Can visitors buy wood products at the museum?
    Yes, the exhibition on the second floor shows a variety of woodturning and other wood products, some of which can be purchased.
  • How is the museum powered and what makes it special?
    The museum is powered by a small hydroelectric power plant with a Poncelet water turbine, fed by a pond supplied from the Fuchslochbach stream. The entire facility, from energy generation to transmission-driven machines and specialized tools, is preserved in its original state, making it one of the most interesting industrial monuments in the canton of Zurich.

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