Mill Day 2025: Discover the treasures of historic mills!

Mill Day 2025: Discover the treasures of historic mills!

On June 9, 2025, German Mill Day will be celebrated again, which takes place annually on Whit Monday. This day of action attracts many visitors who are interested in the historic wind and water mills in Germany. Loud NDR Around 650 mills open their doors on this day and offer insights into the old milling trade and the cultural heritage of the mill.

There are several renovated mills in northern Germany that offer visitors exciting experiences on Mill Day. The mills, which are often more than a century old, have been professionally preserved by enthusiasts over the years. A particularly attractive experience for guests is to watch the mills grinding or to take part in guided tours. You can see how flour is made from grain, which is then processed into fresh bread.

Visitable mills in Lower Saxony and beyond

Lower Saxony is particularly rich in mills: around 800 watermills and 600 windmills have been preserved here. Examples of visitable mills in Lower Saxony are:

• Bockwindmühle im Hermann-Löns-Park in Hannover (1701)
• Wassermühle des Mühlenmuseums in Moisburg
• Windmühle Paula in Steinhude
• Historische Mühlen im Brotmuseum in Ebergötzen
• Internationales Mühlenmuseum in Gifhorn mit 13 Mühlen aus verschiedenen Ländern

There are also numerous mills in Schleswig-Holstein that welcome visitors on Mill Day. These include the Renata windmill in Schwensby and the Braaker mill near Stapelfeld with various events. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is also taking part, with 22 historic mills, including the Schleifmühle in Schwerin and the Erdholländer in Wittenburg, where children can bake their own bread.

History and organization of Mill Day

The German Mill Day was founded 30 years ago, inspired by regional mill events in the 1990s. The first mill day took place in 1994. The day of action is organized by the German Society for Mill Science and Mill Conservation (DGM) e.V. and its state and regional associations. The central opening event is organized annually by one of these associations under the patronage of a Prime Minister, which confirms the elevated status of the event.

On the website Mill country Lower Saxony Interested visitors will find a complete overview of all participating mills and the various events that take place on Mill Day. The DGM also ensures that group liability insurance has been taken out for the participating mills to protect operations and traffic safety risks.

So everyone gets their money's worth on German Mill Day - be it experiencing the mills in action or discovering the regional history and tradition behind these fascinating buildings.