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Pentecost will be historic: Discover the mills of Germany!
On June 9, 2025, numerous mills across Germany will open for German Mill Day. Experience mill crafts and cultural traditions!
Pentecost will be historic: Discover the mills of Germany!
On June 9, 2025 it will be that time again: German Mill Day is just around the corner and will open the doors of around 650 historic mills throughout Germany. This day of action takes place every year on Whit Monday and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the old milling trade and the mill cultural asset up close. As NDR reports, many of the renovated wind and water mills in northern Germany will be seen in action.
The German Mill Day was founded 30 years ago and the first took place in 1994. The initiative was inspired by regional mill events in the 1990s and has since become an integral part of mill life. The German Society for Milling Science and Mill Conservation (DGM) e.V. organizes this day and ensures that mill operators have the opportunity to put their grinding processes into operation, offer guided tours and organize celebrations. Many visitors can look forward to exciting insights into the old crafts, which once played a central role in many villages.
Mills for every interest
In Lower Saxony, where Mill Day is particularly celebrated, around 800 watermills and 600 windmills have been preserved - many of which can be visited on Mill Day. The highlights include: Post mill in Hermann-Löns-Park in Hanover and the watermill of the mill museum in Moisburg. The Paula windmill in Steinhude and the International Mill Museum in Gifhorn with its 13 mills from different countries also promise interesting experiences.
But the offering is also extensive in other federal states. Numerous mills open in Schleswig-Holstein, including the Renata windmill in Schwensby and the “Wedding Mill” in Wenningstedt. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania invites you to visit 22 historic mills, including the grinding mill in Schwerin and the town mill in Malchow. There is also a lot to discover for guests from Hamburg: The Rieck House and the Riepenburger Mühle, the largest and oldest mill in Hamburg, are just a few of the participating mills in the Hanseatic city.
Preparation and safety
Organizing Mill Day also requires a certain amount of preparation. For example, the DGM has taken out group liability insurance for the participating mills, which covers both mill operations and traffic safety risks. However, this only applies to members of the regional associations. For additional attractions such as pony rides or carriage rides, organizers should ensure that they have valid horse liability insurance, as Gotthard Peithmann, representative of LVM Insurance, recommends.
Visitors who want to experience the unique flair of historic mills and the fascination of the miller's craft should not miss Mill Day. Information about the participating mills can be found on the DGM website. Let's look forward to a colorful day full of tradition and enjoyment!