Mühle Wiegboldsbur
Fully operational gallery windmill (Galerieholländer) from 1812 with a local history museum, forge, tea room, and bread sales in Südbrookmerland.
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About the museum
The windmill in Wiegboldsbur was built in 1812 by Dirck Suncken Kruse as a two-story gallery windmill (Galerieholländer). In 1851 it received a third floor, and it has since stood about 21 meters tall. In 1909 the sails were converted from canvas sails to louvered sails (Klappenflügel) with a wind rose; a miller’s house from 1846 with outbuildings belongs to the ensemble.
Around 1965 grinding with wind power ended, because repairs to the running gear were no longer worthwhile. In 1991 the Mühlenverein (mill association) was founded on the municipality’s initiative; it has cared for the mill on a voluntary basis ever since. Restoration ran from 1993 to 2006; in 2003 a shed for old agricultural machinery was added.
Today the mill houses a local history museum whose holdings come mainly from donations, along with a forge and a carpentry workshop. Popular is the collection of around 60 ice skates. In season the tea room and bread sales are open; there are also children’s baking sessions and weddings under the Königswelle (main shaft).
Highlights
- Fully operational gallery windmill from 1812
- Local history museum with an ice skate collection
- Forge and carpentry workshop
- Tea room and bread sales on Fridays
- Children’s baking sessions
Permanent exhibition
- Heimatmuseum in der Mühle – Everyday regional objects from donations, including an ice skate collection, plus a forge and carpentry workshop.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Mühlenverein Wiegboldsbur e.V.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Children’s baking: bake your own bread and explore the mill (by appointment).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
Tea room during opening hours; fresh bread from the stone oven.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
Weddings on all floors of the mill in cooperation with the Südbrookmerland registry office; the tea room can be booked for private celebrations.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the mill and exhibition. Children’s baking sessions for groups and school classes by appointment. |
