Woodcutter’s hut from Mixnitz

Styria

Built: 18th century (1845/1922)
Year of translocation: 1968

This one-roomed log cabin is a typical example of the kind of simple hut which woodcutters built when they were working away from home. The hut has a vaulted ceiling made of round logs and a steep shingle-covered saddle roof which is open at the gable-ends. There was an open raised hearth in the centre of the room which was used by the woodcutters for preparing simple yet nourishing meals. The smoke escaped through hatches in the gable walls just below the ceiling. Alongside the walls are bunk beds. Dry leaves, branches or ferns were used for bedding.

 

Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing

Enzenbach 32
8114 Stübing, Österreich
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31. March 2023 to 31. October 2023 Mon-Sun, public holidays 10am - 6pm

Admission until 4pm


01. November 2023 to 30. November 2023 Sat, Sun 10am - 4pm

Admission until 3pm


01. December 2023 to 31. March 2024 closed.


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