Schwarzwaldalp sawmill

The only water-powered planing machine in Switzerland.

Built over 100 years ago in the idyllic Reichenbachtal valley, the Schwarzwaldalp saw still works today as it did on the first day.

Discover how this magnificent work of art performs incredible precision work with sophisticated technology, powered by concentrated energy from the purest nature.

The Schwarzwaldalp sawmill was built in 1896 and completely restored in 2000. With the only water-powered planing machine in Switzerland and a replica waterwheel from 1896, the saw is the cultural attraction in the Rosenlauital.

Price

Admission is free.
Group tours can be organised on request. They can also be combined with an aperitif with fresh cheese products from the Schwarzwaldalp or a delicious meal in the restaurant. The cost depends on the size of the group. Group tours are also possible outside opening hours.

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Local weather

broken clouds

7°C

Monday

  • Sunrise: 06:04
  • Sunset: 20:43
  • Max: 9°C
  • Min: 5°C
  • Humidity: 67 %
  • Pressure: 1011 hPa
  • Wind: 4 km/h
  • Tuesday
    • 2°C
    • 1°C
  • Wednesday
    • 3°C
    • -1°C
  • Thursday
    • 9°C
    • -3°C

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Address

Historische Säge Schwarzwaldalp
Schwarzwaldalp
3860 Meiringen
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Contact

Historische Säge Schwarzwaldalp
+41 33 971 35 15

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Opening hours
14 May to 22 October 2023, daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm

Free tours with guided tour and commissioning of the saw (duration approx. 40 minutes) take place from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following days
June: Friday to Sunday (incl. Whit Monday and Corpus Christi)
July and August: Wednesday to Sunday (incl. 1 August)
September: Friday to Sunday
October: Saturday and Sunday

Schwarzwaldalp sawmill

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