Mühlenmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich von 1858
Five-story, fully working windmill from 1858 with a milling museum (Mühlenfachmuseum) and a viewing gallery overlooking Aurich.
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About the museum
As early as 1731, Prince Georg Albrecht allowed grain to be ground on this site in exchange for a wind fee; at first a Dutch-style earth mill (Erdholländermühle) stood here. In 1855 the miller Hermann H. Knoop bought the business. As the growing town and trees took the wind from the sails, he had the old mill demolished and in 1858 built the present, considerably larger building, which also had room for modern roller mills with motor drive.
The building is almost 30 meters high and rests on a five-story base of more than 200,000 bricks; it is considered the tallest historic windmill in Germany that can be visited. Around 1930 the Knoop family gave up the business, which had become unprofitable. The Sethestift foundation bought the endangered mill in 1932 and leased it to the Freimuth brothers until 1968.
The Heimatverein Aurich (local history association) had the mill restored and opened it in 1977 as a milling museum. Across five floors it shows the original milling technology and the path from grain to flour; from the gallery there is a view over the town.
Highlights
- Tallest historic windmill in Germany that can be visited
- Original milling technology across five floors
- Viewing gallery with a view over Aurich
- Stop on the 32 km Auricher Mühlentour (Aurich mill tour)
- Public guided tour on Saturdays at 16:00
Permanent exhibition
- Mühlenfachmuseum – Across five floors the mill shows original milling technology, views into working grinding mechanisms and the history of East Frisian milling.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Verkehrsverein Aurich/Ostfriesland e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Children & teens | €2 |
With the guest card, €0.50 off. Payment on site in cash; tickets can also be booked online.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
According to the city portal, suitable for families and school classes; children pay the reduced admission.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces right at the mill.
About a 10-minute walk from the market square; the mill is on the Auricher Mühlentour (32 km cycling loop).
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Toilet facilities available; e-bikes can be charged during opening hours.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Public guided tour on Saturdays at 16:00 (April to October); groups by arrangement. A 3D virtual tour of the museum is available online. Dogs are allowed. |
