Freilichtmuseum Furthmühle

Pram, Oberösterreich, Österreich

All weather

First mentioned in 1371, the Furthmühle today presents itself as a stately ensemble with a mill, sawmill and outbuildings. It boasts technical equipment from the period between 1898 and 1950. The various forms of energy utilisation are remarkable. The exhibits range from a four-metre water wheel to a 210 hp steam engine, diesel and electric motors and a Francis turbine. The mill and sawmill equipment is largely preserved in working order.

The local history centre, also housed in the Furthmühle, documents the history of the village of Pram. It is also home to the farming community and the cultural association.

Focal points of the Furthmühle

Commercial milling operation - mill equipment from 1890 to 1930
Sawmill and Venetian creel
Early industrial forms of energy generation
Water wheel
Sustainable energy utilisation
Steam engine and historic diesel engines
Permanent exhibition "From grain to bread"
Demonstration and documentation
Origin and utilisation of wood as a material
Life and nature at the Mühlbach

Farmers' and Leopoldi market
Every first Saturday morning of the month there is a farmers' market at the Furthmühle. The "BAG" - Farmers' Suppliers Association with its motto "Farmer - Mill - Museum" offers guests farm produce and regional specialities, handicrafts, floral works and much more.
Every year on the weekend around "Leopoldi" (15 November), a traditional arts and crafts market takes place in the ambience of the Furthmühle. Every year, around 2,000 visitors take the opportunity to buy directly from local artists and craftspeople. Delicacies such as "Zelten" are baked in the original wood-fired oven.

Educational programmes for school classes/teachers/seniors
The Furthmühle offers customised guided tours for different school levels. Teachers can also request handouts to help them prepare and follow up their lessons. For senior citizens, the Furthmühle develops customised offers such as guided tours and offers special refreshment and hiking options. The mill can also be used for seminars, conferences, workshops, events, parties and celebrations. In addition, special exhibitions are regularly organised.