Heimatmuseum Werdumer-Mühle
Museum mill from 1748 on the Museumswiese (museum meadow) in Werdum, with milling crafts, mill tours and a miller's diploma; admission free.
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About the museum
The Erdholländer (a type of Dutch-style windmill) in Werdum was built in 1748 by the lord of Burg Edenserloog on a raised mound. In 2002 the mill was fully restored and given new sails and a new copper-clad cap.
Today it serves as a small museum: on the ground floor there are old household, barn and farm implements, along with information on the miller's trade. During the school holidays in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia between April and October, guided tours are held at the mill, showing how grain becomes flour and ending with the “Werdumer Müller-Diplom” (Werdum Miller's Diploma).
The mill is part of the Museumswiese Werdum, which also has a historic forge where a blacksmith demonstrates his craft, and a Backhuus with a wood-fired oven.
Highlights
- Earth-mound Dutch-style windmill from 1748
- Small collection of old house, barn and farm tools
- Mill tour with the “Werdumer Müller-Diplom” (Werdum Miller's Diploma)
- Museum meadow with historic forge and bakehouse
Permanent exhibition
- Müllerhandwerk und ländliche Geräte – In the basement of the mill, old house, barn and farm tools, as well as information on the miller's trade, are on display.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Mill tour with miller's diploma | €5Only during the school holidays in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia (April to October); €3.50 with the Nordsee-ServiceCard; children up to 10 free |
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Barrier-free access is indicated for the museum meadow; toilet facilities are available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
The museum meadow is suitable for children of all ages; children can take the miller's diploma and bake Stockbrot (stick bread) at the bakehouse.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus stop directly in front of the mill.
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces directly in front of the museum.
Arrival by car, bicycle and bus is possible.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Mill café and the Bäckerei-Konditorei Post (bakery and pastry shop) at the bakehouse on the museum meadow (April to October, daily except Saturdays).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Mill tours for groups of 5 to 12 people; only during the Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia school holidays between April and October, on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm. |
