Bell museum Grassmayr

This traditional family business from Innsbruck has been making the sweet sound of bells ring out across Europe for over 400 years. The Grassmayrs have continued to develop and perfect the craft of bell foundry over 14 generations. Mortimer Grassmayr was a pioneer in this field and cast the first Grassmayr bell in 1599. The craft combines science and passion, and requires an expert touch. For the Grassmayrs, it's a family affair. The secret to their bell construction – the so-called ribbing – is carefully guarded and passed on from father to son. Today, Grassmayr bells ring out in...