Inspired by the Atomium in Brussels, Austrian farmer Franz Gsellmann (1910–1981) spent decades constructing a giant machine in a shed on his property. Only later was his creation given the name Weltmaschine, or “world machine.” To this day no one has managed to determine what purpose this machine was actually meant to serve.

14:00 departure by bus from Literaturhaus Graz
14:30–16:00 tour
17:00 arrival at Literaturhaus Graz

Guides: Günter Eichberger and Rudi Widerhofer (reading texts and other materials by Gerhard Roth)