--- title: Nagelschmiedweg and Brandstätter Hammer - Losenstein url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400943/losenstein-blacksmith-museum.html" description: "The Nagelschmiedweg is a journey into the past of the \"Pearl of the Enns Valley\" and transports you into the world of the nail smiths." date: 2026-04-22 modified: 2026-04-22 --- # Nagelschmiedweg and Brandstätter Hammer - Losenstein Losenstein Blacksmith Museum ============================== Losenstein, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204540/98C10AD2F6BC7119E78EAC6740C4D9FF5270685F00A48923EAD5A6515BFB3802/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204541/5F2D3E3EB2F9E1FF0C317DF1484AC96F6A2C32DD81A2D448C1EE1ED1938FDD51/nagelschmiede-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204542/EDE7B6DF8D8FD219AE39280ACB705482C28322B85C398DA1E1B3A9DE632AF8C7/nagelschmiedemuseum-losenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Kulturverein Losenstein Close copyright [ ![A blacksmith is working at an anvil and creating sparks. In the background, forges are visible.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204540/98C10AD2F6BC7119E78EAC6740C4D9FF5270685F00A48923EAD5A6515BFB3802/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg "© Kulturverein Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204540/98C10AD2F6BC7119E78EAC6740C4D9FF5270685F00A48923EAD5A6515BFB3802/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region Close copyright [ ![A blacksmith works in front of an open fire in a forge. Sparks fly as he works the hot metal.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204541/5F2D3E3EB2F9E1FF0C317DF1484AC96F6A2C32DD81A2D448C1EE1ED1938FDD51/nagelschmiede-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg "© TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204541/5F2D3E3EB2F9E1FF0C317DF1484AC96F6A2C32DD81A2D448C1EE1ED1938FDD51/nagelschmiede-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus/Erber Close copyright [ ![A blacksmith works focused at the anvil, while two interested spectators, a girl and a man, watch. The scene demonstrates craftsmanship and the passing down of traditions.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204542/EDE7B6DF8D8FD219AE39280ACB705482C28322B85C398DA1E1B3A9DE632AF8C7/nagelschmiedemuseum-losenstein.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus/Erber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204542/EDE7B6DF8D8FD219AE39280ACB705482C28322B85C398DA1E1B3A9DE632AF8C7/nagelschmiedemuseum-losenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ.Tourismus/Erber Close copyright [ ![A girl is holding a small nail in her hand and smiling. The background is blurred, making her stand out.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204543/D7898F015E4D52EAE880673634FED25D2CB008EC0172C4DF3ADFD7B0E8034454/nagelschmiedemuseum-losenstein.jpg "© OÖ.Tourismus/Erber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204543/D7898F015E4D52EAE880673634FED25D2CB008EC0172C4DF3ADFD7B0E8034454/nagelschmiedemuseum-losenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region Close copyright [ ![A blacksmith in a workshop is working on metal at the anvil. 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Eisenstraße 45 4460 Losenstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eisenstra%C3%9Fe%2045%2C%204460%20Losenstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Eisenstra%C3%9Fe%2045%2C%204460%20Losenstein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.926231801536623&lon=14.453839659690857&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Scenic circular hiking trail that can be walked at any time. Make nails with heads! The Nail Smith Way is a journey into the past and immerses you in the world of blacksmiths. Passing historic sites, you will reach the dreamy lake of Kesselfall. In the Brandstätter Hammer, which houses the world's largest collection of handmade nails, you can work with the glowing iron yourself. Passing historic sites, you will reach the dreamy lake of Kesselfall. In the Brandstätter Hammer, which houses the world's largest collection of handmade nails, you can work with the glowing iron yourself. Highlights: A scenic circular hiking trail that can be walked at any time. | Guided tours available year-round by prior arrangement only! Guided tour from the village square approximately 2 hours; just nail smith demonstration approximately 1 hour. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Losenstein Blacksmith Museum** Eisenstraße 45 4460 Losenstein Phone [ +43 7255 6000 ](tel:+4372556000) E-Mail [gemeinde@losenstein.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-…](http://www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/ "New window") http://www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/ --- **Contact person** Gemeinde Losenstein Eisenstraße 45 4460 Losenstein Phone [ +43 7255 6000 ](tel:+4372556000) E-Mail [gemeinde@losenstein.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/](http://www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/ "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Eisenstraße 45 AT-4460 Losenstein gemeinde@losenstein.ooe.gv.at http://www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Year-round guided tours only by appointment at the [Municipal Office of Losenstein](https://losenstein.riskommunal.net/) - by arrangement - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transport:** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at www.ooevv.at Stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling, and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Arrival by car:** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Ennstal From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Ennstal From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 to motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Ennstal From Graz: A9 Pyhrn motorway > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**- Admission with guided hike: Adults € 9,- - Children (6 - 15 yrs) € 6,- - Minimum amount € 75 , - Admission without a guide - Opening of the blacksmith shop and visit to the Brandstatt Museum (without the nail smithing path): - Adults € 8,- - Children (6 - 15 yrs) € 5,- - Minimum amount € 60,- **With the guest card "In Summe mehr," you receive 20% discount on the price for the guided tour on the nail smithing path and in the nail smith room** **Payment methods** Cash payment **Other discounts**Smithy and Brandstatt Nail Museum: Adult Ticket EUR 4.00; Child Ticket EUR 3.00 The lump sum of EUR 48.00 is charged with Groups of 12+ Nail Smith´s Worskhop - Nail-Smith-Path - Smithy - Nail Museum: Adult Ticket EUR 6.00; Child Ticket EUR 4.00 Groups of 8+ can visit yer-round and anytime by appointment! [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](http://www.nagelschmiedfest.at/kultur/der-brandstatter-hammer/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.360alpenland.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")