Faber-Castell Experience

The Faber-Castell Castle

The facade with romanticised arches and pillars, timber-frame elements, round and corner towers etc. reminds of a medieval castle. However, the interiors are different. In an impressive and versatile manner, the styles switch from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance epochs, through Empire and Classicism to what was then ultra-modern – the Art Nouveau.

The "Old Lead Factory" Museum

In this historic building you can experience at close quarters a flashback to the industrial history of the 19th century, eavesdrop on a conversation between factory workers, and witness the progressive technical developments down to the present day. Present-day lead production, with its high quality standards, can be seen in neighbouring rooms.

Guided Factory Tours

Have a look behind the scenes at pencil production. The 1.5-hour tour shows you how lead gets into a pencil, how a pencil takes shape and why it has to be “dipped”.

Co-operation with "History for Everyone"
Institute for Local History

A historical tour of Stein is arranged every third Sunday of each month in conjunction with the “History for All” club. The tour of Stein centres on the origins of the town and its development since mediaeval times. The focus then changes to the importance of the Faber-Castell company for the development of the town.