Print shop "Offizin Parnassia" Vättis

The Parnassia print shop in Vättis combines traditional craftsmanship with modern book production. In the workshop, lead type is cast, books are printed on hand presses and classically bound. Guided tours are available by appointment.

In the beautiful mountain village of Vättis (950 m.a.s.l.), Hans Ulrich Frey and Hans Ulrich Frey and Stephan Burkhardt have been running the Parnassia since 2001. What began as a fascination for fascination for old books has quickly developed into a workshop (Offizin), in which lead letters are cast in the old in which lead letters are cast in the old letters are printed on hand presses and books are bound in the traditional manner. In its work, the Offizin strives for the unity of text, selected materials and artistic design and craftsmanship - just as traditional craftsmanship achieved in its best days. The Offizin consists of four departments which, thanks to the closely together thanks to the small size of the business work very closely together, so that solid works of art can be created: - Foundry - hand-setting shop - print shop - Manual bindery We would be delighted to show you around our company. Prior registration is recommended.