Mikula Forge

About Mikula Forge

Mikula Forge is a fascinating, world-class artisanal smithy and living heritage workshop dramatically located at the summit of the Saartjiesnek pass in Hartbeespoort. Owned and operated by traditionally trained master blacksmith Paul Mikula, this highly unique property holds global distinction for running what is thought to be the only completely green, 100% solar-powered forge in the country. Mikula specializes in contemporary hand-forged tools, axes, hammers, knives, and massive, museum-quality iron and copper sculptures meticulously hammered from "old iron with soul" specifically utilizing 150-year-old antique South African ox-wagon parts and wartime light wagon axles. Visitors award the forge flawless 5-star acclaim, highly praising the immersive beginner-to-advanced blacksmithing classes and father-and-child forge-ins. It operates as an exceptional, highly educational agritourism node that sits directly alongside other historic Saartjiesnek landmarks like Oxwagon Lodge.