For centuries the wheelwright's workshop was an indispensable part of village life. This is where the wagons that farmers needed every day were mainly made.
The Stichting Wagenmakerij Langenhof foundation works to keep the craft of the wheelwright alive through stories in this workshop, with old machines and tools. In this way, the craftsmanship of the past remains visible and tangible.
Walk through our historic wheelwright's workshop and see the hand tools, the machines and what the wheelwright made.
A screen shows how wooden wheels with iron rims are made.
Grandson Wim shows how the various machines, more than a hundred years old, can still do their work.
We would be happy to welcome you in our reception and exhibition space 'Holtloze'.
It's as if time has stood still.
In our wheelwright's workshop we demonstrate how machines over a hundred years old are driven by belts powered by a stationary engine.
There are also many tools, workbenches and wagons as they were once made here.
Our volunteer guides share their knowledge and personal stories about the craft.
Stichting Wagenmakerij Langenhof wants to preserve this cultural heritage, unique to our country, for the future together with the Langenhof family.
How wonderful that this has been preserved! A special museum where you can literally smell history. The guide told the story so vividly that we forgot about time.
That the carts were made here, visitors can believe, but when I tell them my father built an airplane here, they are completely astonished.
Visitors tell me that they have passed by so many times without knowing that farm carts were made here. When they come inside to look, they are impressed. It is a privilege to preserve this heritage.
Become a Friend and support Wagenmakerij Langenhof.
This way you will be the first to receive our latest news and be invited to our annual Open Monuments Day. With your donation you help make it possible to keep our Wheelwright's Workshop going and therefore you have free access by arrangement.
You become a Friend by transferring at least 25 euros to NL 50 Rabo 01234 65 605 in the name of St. Wagenmakerij Langenhof, with the reference Friend and your email address.
Visit the museum, become a donor, or sign up as a volunteer. Together we make sure the craft of wheelwrighting is not lost.