Schwertschmiede und Harnischschmiede Schmidberger

The forge building, which is internationally protected as a cultural monument under the Hague Convention, received its current form through an extension in 1688. Certainly since then, but probably even longer, the forge vault and the forge equipment have remained unchanged. The ancestors of our family were always independent master blacksmiths, and our blacksmithing tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. Around 1750, Empress Maria Theresia granted the previous owners the privilege of "Theresianische Schmiedegerechtigkeit" (Theresian Blacksmith's Right). In the 18th-century land register, one finds the entry: "The blacksmith's right is attached to this house." It was only granted to master businesses that had existed continuously for at least 200 years. Meanwhile, we are known not only for our traditional artistic blacksmithing, but above all for the production of bladed weapons, armor, iron chests, and restorations according to historical craftsmanship. Since we handcraft our products, we are happy to work according to your wishes and ideas. Swords are forged from spring steel, ground, hardened, tested, polished, and are suitable for stage combat. Lances and swords for film heroes of our time... Our swords, bladed weapons, and armor can be found in famous opera houses and theaters at home and abroad, museums, with collectors, historical societies and medieval events, at tournaments and stage fights. Since 2009, we have been able to count the Swiss Guard among our most famous customers.