Vollmer's Mühle
Working Black Forest mill over 250 years old in the Grimmerswald district of Seebach, with a small rural museum.
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About the museum
Vollmer’s Mühle in Grimmerswald near Seebach is the oldest surviving custom grinding mill in the Acher valley. According to research into the family history of today’s owners, it was built around 1800 or earlier by Nicolaus Schnurr. As a custom mill, it ground grain for the surrounding farms. The mill channel directs water from the Grimmerswald brook onto the overshot water wheel. In 1938 the wheel was replaced by a turbine, which was removed during World War II. After the war, a tractor drove the mill via belts.
From 1976 to 1978 the Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Seebach renovated the mill with volunteer labor. The water wheel has turned again since 1978, and the mill has been open to the public since 1979. In the building, a small rural museum shows the daily life and crafts of earlier times. A modern hydroelectric plant also generates electricity.
The program includes Mill Day on Whit Monday, the big mill festival on the second Sunday in August, and a customs program with butter churning, spinning and Kienspanziehen.
Highlights
- Working grist mill with overshot water wheel
- Small rural museum
- Mill Day on Whit Monday and mill festival in August
- Customs program for groups
- Modern hydroelectric plant
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Seebach e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Group visits by prior registration: €30 flat fee |
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| Group visit (year-round, by prior registration) | €30Flat fee per group |
| Customs program (from 20 people) | €5.50Per person, including Mühlenwässerle, farm butter and wood-oven bread |
The Sunday mill tour is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The mill is located in the Grimmerswald district, address Hilsenhof 1, 77889 Seebach.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Light meals (Vesper) and dishes from the menu for groups and events by prior arrangement.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
The mill can be booked for company, birthday and family celebrations; advice is provided by the Tourist Information Seebach.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Customs program “Z’Licht geh’n” in the mill room, with butter churning, spinning, an explanation of the mill and Kienspanziehen. Bookable from 20 people; also bookable without the program. |
