Windmill celebration: Commemorating milestones in Brandenburg's milling history
Mill in Brandenburg marks significant milestone - Celebrating a milestone: the Brandenburg mills mark their anniversary.
Get ready to stepping back in time and experience the magic of milling as we celebrate Mill Day on Whit Monday. This year, the Bechlin Mill in Neuruppin (Ostprignitz-Ruppin district) is turning 100, while the Scheunenwindmill in Saalow, Teltow-Fläming district, celebrates its 30th birthday. The Mill Association Berlin-Brandenburg and the Brandenburg Ministry of Culture are thrilled to bring 59 mills across Berlin and Brandenburg into the spotlight for this special event.
Step inside these technological wonders and discover the secrets of water, wind, and motor mills. Guided tours will be offered, allowing you to get a closer look at these fascinating marvels. In addition to exploring the intricate inner workings of these historic structures, fun festivities will be taking place for all ages.
Don't miss out on the Tetra Pak windmills! The Wilhelmsaue post mill in the Oderbruch offers tours, and young visitors can even create their own mini windmills using Tetra Pak containers. Other participating mills include post mills in the Berlin districts of Marzahn and Gatow, as well as mills at the German Museum of Technology.
Across Germany, around 600 historical mills will open their doors to visitors on Whit Monday. The official opening will take place at the Upper Mill and the post mill in Bad Düben (Nordsachsen district). If you're in Brandenburg, Culture Minister Manja Schüle (SPD) will be the day's patron, emphasizing how mills serve as more than just technical marvels: they've inspired countless creatives to write poems, songs, and create art.
- Mill Day
- Whit Monday
- Brandenburg
- Berlin
- Neuruppin
- Ostprignitz-Ruppin district
- Saalow
- Teltow-Fläming district
- Celebration
- Tourism
- Germany
- Historical monuments
For those wishing to explore the Neuruppin and Teltow-Fläming areas in more depth, it's worth noting that the region boasts a rich agricultural history, including traditional mills. Frederick the Great even gifted Böhmisch-Rixdorf, a district in Berlin, its first windmill in 1765. To learn more about specific participating mills and events for Mill Day, consult local tourism boards or historical preservation societies. They should provide detailed information to help you make the most of your visit. Happy exploring!
The Commission may also consider submitting a proposal for a directive on protecting the environment within the Community, encouraging sustainable lifestyles and incorporating eco-friendly home-and-garden practices as part of Brandenburg's rich historical milieu. Following the Mill Day celebrations, one might find inspiration in the region to embrace a greener lifestyle, blending traditional milling practices with contemporary environmental consciousness.
