Rosenauerův mlýn
Historic water mill on an island in the River Otava near Horažďovice, with a guided tour of the milling exhibition by prior arrangement.
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About the museum
The earliest documented mention of the building on the island opposite Horažďovice dates from before 1670, when a paper mill stood here. After 1752 it was rebuilt as an island inn with a shooting range and a skittle alley, but as early as 1795 the production of handmade paper resumed. In 1807 the prominent Czech water engineer and forestry engineer Josef Rosenauer bought the paper mill for his son Josef. In 1834, after 164 years of operation, he converted it into a mill, and the renowned production of handmade paper in Horažďovice came to a definitive end.
The milling dynasty of the Rosenauers continued until the 1950s of the 20th century, when the owners were no longer allowed to operate the mill. The building was then used by state farms, fishermen and the army; it fell into decay and was threatened with demolition. In the 1990s the ruin was inherited by a direct descendant of the Rosenauers, likewise a water engineer, who decided to save the building and the remains of its equipment.
The mill now lies in the cadastral area of Velké Hydčice, on the island opposite the town. It houses a museum of milling and of the use of water energy; the mill also serves as a small hydroelectric power station and is a technical cultural monument. There is also a canoe camp on the island.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the historic exhibition in the original mill
- Demonstrations of the use of water power and milling machines
- Information about the life and customs of millers
- Mill on an island in the River Otava by the weir, with a camp site
Permanent exhibition
- Expozice mlynářství v původním mlýně – Historic exhibition in the original mill with milling machines, demonstrations of the use of water power and information about the life of millers.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren up to and including 15 years |
| Children & teens | 50 KčChildren up to and including 15 years; adults pay from the age of 16. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The tour is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 6+
The tour is not suitable for children under 6.
Getting there & parking
The mill lies on an island on the right bank of the River Otava at the weir (river kilometre 73.1), in the immediate vicinity of the town of Horažďovice. It can be reached by water, on foot, by car, by train and by bus.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On the camp site there is drinking water, flushing toilets, showers with hot water, refreshments and firewood for sale.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | The guided tour lasts about an hour. The tour is not suitable for children under 6; parents are responsible for their children throughout. |
