Dear guest!

Welcome to Ahorn, set in the region Böhmerwald, Upper Austria. It is set at 828 above sea level. It has a population of 491 inhabitants. The location is By a mountain.

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE AT PIBERSTEIN CASTLE!

This magnificent castle was built around 1200, and big areas were cleared of the trees for human settlements. The names of the villages of Piber-Schlag, Alten-Schlag and Thurner-Schlag originate from these times. Today cultural and other events take place at Piberstein! The castle can be visited on prior arrangement. Please call Mr. Danzer at 07218/440.

A living Museum - The former Smithy at Hammergraben

The traditional Smithy was built in the early 19th century. 50 years later the factory was equipped with the oldest tail-hammer of the entire area. Today the Smithy is a part of the unique Culture Trail. Visits are available on prior arrangement: please contact the Treml family at 07216/6359.

PIBERSTEIN CASTLE
The most important cultural center within the entire region!

The castle is an outstanding witness to the cultivation of the surrounding lands. Around 200 the ancient forests were cut down, making room for little towns like Piber-Schlag, Alten-Schlag and Thurner-Schlag.

The castle can be visited on prior arrangement. Please call Mr. Danzer at 07218/440.
Further information on the Culture Program: contact Mr. Hermann Eckerstorfer at 07216/6391.

Hammersmith Industry

A living Museum - The Smithy at Hammergraben

The traditional Smithy was built in the early 19th century. 50 years later the factory was equipped with the oldest tail-hammer of the entire area. Today the Smithy is a part of the unique Culture Trail. Visits are available on prior arrangement: please contact the Treml family at 07216/6359.