Kaleko Mølle

Over het museum

The watermill in the village of Kaleko, a few kilometers east of Faaborg, is considered the oldest surviving grain mill in Denmark. Grinding probably took place on the property as early as the 15th century; the mill appears by name in a deed of 1643, when it was sold and came to the Holstenshus estate. The oldest building still standing dates from around 1600.

Until 1912, miller families worked here and supplied farmers and townspeople in the area with flour. As early as 1917 the complex was made accessible as a museum, and in 1944 it came under protection as a historic monument. Preserved are two overshot water wheels, the watercourse and the grinding mechanism; the mill pond was restored in the 1960s. In 2025 the mill received a new paddle wheel with the support of several foundations. The place became known nationwide as a filming location for Christmas calendars of Danish television, including "Nissebanden" (1984).

Today Kaleko Mølle belongs to the Øhavsmuseet. The thatched buildings with the miller's dwelling, workshops and a small café open during the summer holidays and on individual activity days; the grounds with mill pond, water play track and listening stations are freely accessible year-round. From here the child-friendly hiking trails "Vandets Veje" lead to the sound and to the archipelago sea.

Hoogtepunten

• Oldest surviving grain watermill in Denmark
• Two overshot water wheels and grinding mechanism
• Low-ceilinged rooms of the miller's dwelling
• Water play track and hiking trails "Vandets Veje"
• Filming location of the TV Christmas series "Nissebanden"

Vaste collectie

• Mühle und Müllerwohnung – A working grinding mechanism with water wheels and the low-ceilinged rooms of the miller's family show work and everyday life at the mill until 1912.
• Vandets Veje – Outdoor hands-on stations with a water track, mill model and listening stations, as well as two child-friendly hiking trails to the water.

Opgericht

1917

Beheerder

Øhavsmuseet

Directie

Peter Thor Andersen

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

De toegang is gratis.

Admission to the mill is free during opening hours; the grounds are freely accessible year-round.

Toegankelijkheid

• Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift: niet aanwezig
• Aangepast toilet: niet aanwezig
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: niet aanwezig
• Hulphonden welkom
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

Uneven terrain, old buildings and narrow doors make visiting with a wheelchair, walker or visual impairment difficult; possible with a companion. No accessible restroom, no accessible parking spaces of its own. Only service dogs in the buildings; dogs are allowed on the outdoor grounds.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Doe- en voelstations
• Kinderwagenvriendelijk: niet aanwezig

On the grounds, a large water play track, a model of the grinding mechanism and listening stations on the theme of water invite visitors to try things out. Two marked children's hiking trails ("Vandets Veje"): Blue route 2 km round trip to the sound, Green route 4 km to the Øhavsmuseet at the harbor. During the fall holidays guided tours, beeswax candle dipping, grain grinding and a scavenger hunt. Strollers must stay outside.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The mill is on the eastern edge of Faaborg in the Kaleko district. On foot via the Green route of "Vandets Veje" from the Øhavsmuseet at the harbor (4 km). For the Christmas event in December a horse-drawn carriage runs from Torvet in Faaborg to the mill.

Service & horeca

• Café
• Restaurant: niet aanwezig
• Kluisjes: niet aanwezig

Small café with hot and cold drinks and cake during opening hours; picnicking at the outdoor tables possible year-round. Restroom at the café open only during the summer holidays; no luggage storage.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.

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