Wassermühle Neubruchhausen: UNESCO award inspires the region!

Wassermühle Neubruchhausen: UNESCO award inspires the region!

Am Mühlenteich 1, 27245 Neubruchhausen, Deutschland - The Wassermühle Neubruchhausen has received an important award that honors its long history and valuable craft. On June 1, 2025, she was officially included in the list of Müllengilde and the UNESCO directory of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This recognition was presented in a supporting program that includes a variety of events and activities around the historical mill. According to Kreiszeitung Schildes on June 9th, the German mill day, instead.

This award is the result of hard work and extensive restoration that was completed in the previous year. Müller Florian Butt, a member of the association's board, played a crucial role in the initiative to record the mill in the selection of 25 nationwide mills for the intangible cultural heritage. During Pentecost Monday there will be the possibility to produce different spelled flours, since spelled flies have been produced in Neubruchhausen for a year.

historical roots of the watermill

The Wassermühle Neubruchhausen has an interesting story that goes back to the 13th century when a water castle was built by Heinrich von Oldenburg-Bruchhausen around 1250. The mill itself was first mentioned in 1583 and is known as a royal mill. With its diverse construction, which ranges from a two -storey main building to various barns, it reflects the development of the miller trade over the centuries. According to Wikipedia , the mill was set in 1974 before the mill was sold to a renovation association in 2015.

The extensive renovation work, which was carried out from 2016 to 2020, saved the historical charm of the mill and created a new hotel area that was inaugurated in 2020. The location, which is 8 km east of Bassum, consists not only of the mill, but also of a house, several barns and an old pigsty. The mill pond, which used to be around 4000 m² in size, is still an important part of the system today.

a festival for the whole family

The festival on Whit Monday promises to offer an attractive supporting program. In addition to the official shield covering by District Administrator Volker Meyer, Mayor of Bassums Christian Porsch and Neubruchhausen's mayor Werner Wisloh, there will be numerous activities that focus on historical miller crafts. Visitors can look forward to a handicraft market, guided tours of the mill and the opportunity to acquire freshly ground spelled flour and other mashed products. Culinary delights, from fried and currywurst to special bread from the bakery "Das Backhaus", round off the offer.

The UNESCO award not only promotes respect and appreciation for traditional handicrafts, but also strengthens monument and cultural tourism in the region. Initiatives such as the Müllengilde and the support of the German UNESCO Commission play an important role in anchoring miller trade in society. The entry in the nationwide directory of the intangible cultural heritage was already realized in 2018 and signals the importance of this craft for the cultural history of Germany, as can be read on the website of the Müllengilde

With this recognition and the upcoming festival, the Watermühle Neubruchhausen will continue to play a central role in the preservation and promotion of the miller trade.