Discover the fascinating world of mills: Mühlentag 2025 in SH!

Discover the fascinating world of mills: Mühlentag 2025 in SH!

Munkbrarup, Deutschland - On the 32nd German Mill Day, a total of 47 historical mills open for interested visitors in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. In an impressive frame, 34 wind and 13 water mills show how they have worked as mechanisms of added value for centuries. The goal of the mill day, as the mopo , it is to give visitors an insight into the technology and way of working of these impressive buildings.

The mill is particularly highlighted in Munkbrarup near Flensburg, which produces the pearl barley. Christel Pagel from the Mühlenverein Munkbrarup emphasizes how energy -intensive the gray -pure production is and that certain conditions must be met, such as a minimum wind strength of six, ideally from southwest.

The role of the mills in history

Stefan Mohrdieck, chairman of the State Mill Association Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, highlights the long history and the various technologies of Mühlen. Historically speaking, wind and water mills are the oldest machines in mankind and have played a central role in agriculture. The German Society for Mühlenkunde and Mühlenstorste has demonstrated around 160 areas of application for mills, but also the processing of grain, but also the suction of wood and the pumping of water comprise.

The mill association, founded in 1959 during a time of great mill death, is actively working on the preservation of historical mills and the spread of the "mill idea". He offers technical advice for mill owners and supports particularly restoration projects.

program and events

On mill day there are numerous programs that are both old-fashioned and interactive. This includes grinding grain, the production of butter and water scooping. Guided tours, musical performances and special offers for children complete the offer. Entry to the mills is often free of charge, which makes the event a special destination for families.

In Hamburg, a "mill tour" is even offered, which starts at 9.10 a.m. at the Rathausmarkt and ends around 6 p.m. Registrations are still possible up to Pentecost Sunday, which for many opens up access to this valuable cultural experience.

The mills have not only been to work in the past, they were also cultural assets that were secured by the compulsion to mill. This compulsion, which existed until 1866, obliged the farmers to have their grain processed exclusively in assigned mills. The origin of this law goes back to Friedrich Barbarossa in 1158, which underlines the economic importance of the mills. Interested visitors can find out more about this in the Mühle Anna