Pentecost becomes historical: Discover the mills of Germany!

Pentecost becomes historical: Discover the mills of Germany!

Alte Heide, Deutschland - On June 9, 2025, the time has come again: German mill day is just around the corner and opens the gates of around 650 historical mills throughout Germany. This day of action takes place every year on Whit Monday and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the old miller craft and the cultural asset Mühle up close. As reported NDR, many of the renovated wind and water mills in northern Germany will be shown in action.

The German mill day was launched 30 years ago and the first took place in 1994. The initiative was inspired by regional mill events in the 1990s and has since developed into an integral part of mill life. The German Society for Mühlenkunde and Mühlenstorste (DGM) e.V. organizes this day and ensures that mill operators have the opportunity to put their grinding into operation, offer tours and organize festivals. Many visitors can look forward to exciting insights into the old craft, which once played a central role in many villages.

mills for every interest

in Lower Saxony, where the mill day is particularly large, around 800 water and 600 windmills are preserved- many of them can be visited on the mill day. The highlights include the Bockwindmühle in the Hermann-Löns-Park in Hannover and the watermill of the Mühlenmuseum in Moisburg. The Windmühle Paula in Steinhude and the International Mühlenmuseum in Gifhorn with its 13 mills from different countries also promise interesting experiences.

But the offer is also extensive in other federal states. In Schleswig-Holstein, numerous mills, including the Renata windmill in Schwensby and the "Wedding mill" in Wenningstedt, open. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania invites you to visit 22 historical mills, including the Schleifmühle in Schwerin and the city mill of Malchow. There is also a lot to discover for guests from Hamburg: the Rieck Haus and the Riepenburg mill, the largest and oldest mill in Hamburg, are just a few of the participating mills in the Hanseatic city.

preparation and security

The organization of the mill day also requires a certain preparation. For example, the DGM has taken out group liability insurance for the participating mills, which covers both mill operation and the traffic safety risk. However, this only applies to members of the state associations. For additional attractions such as pony rides or carriage rides, the organizers should ensure that they have a valid horse liability insurance, as Gotthard Peithmann, trust man of LVM insurance.

Visitors who want to experience the unique flair of historical mills and the fascination of the miller trade should not miss the mill day. Information about the participating mills can be found on the DGM website. We look forward to a colorful day full of tradition and enjoyment!