Baking bread in a historic oven

When the scent of fresh bread wafts through the valley in summer, bread is baked again as it used to be at the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing. During "Baking Bread in the Historic Oven", the focus is on ancient craftsmanship – calm, down-to-earth, and very close to the tradition of Styria.

On certain days, the wood-fired oven is heated up. Step by step, a hearty farmer's bread is made from flour, water, and sourdough, just as it has been done for generations. The kneading, shaping, and placing into the hot oven follows set procedures. Those watching quickly realize: baking bread takes time and feeling.

The expansive grounds of the museum belong to the Universalmuseum Joanneum and showcase historical farmhouses from all regions of Styria. Between the smoke kitchen, barn, and vegetable garden, the baking feels like a glimpse into the everyday life of days gone by.

The event combines knowledge with enjoyment. When the crispy loaves come out of the oven, the difference from industrial bread is clear. Thick crust, juicy crumb, honest taste.

A tasteful highlight in the annual calendar of the Graz Region, peacefully located yet easily accessible from Graz. Perfect for anyone who appreciates regional traditions and wants to experience genuine craftsmanship from Styria.