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A large mechanical device with gears and pipes, likely a piece of industrial machinery. 1
Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, a building with 'Mühle' and 'Bad-Galerie' signs, and a small garden area. 2
A person in a kitchen with a large industrial oven and a brick oven. 3
A workshop with various machinery, including a lathe, a milling machine, and a woodworking bench. 4
A workshop with various machinery, including a large metal press, a spinning wheel, and a person working with a wooden barrel. 5
By Mühlen-Museum Historische Wassermühle Birgel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$24 per adult
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  • 5h
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Overview

  • Experience the largest operating technology museum in Germany. Discover the living past in the Eifel : On selected days, the Birgel Historical Water Mill becomes a place of experience for the whole family. The Technology Museum comes to life and impressively shows how mills, motors and machines used to define everyday life.

    Marvel at a fully functional steam engine from 1917, a mechanical oil press that has been in operation for over 130 years, and a three-story grain mill with a water turbine. Unpacked are a historic lathe, a mustard mill, a grist mill, as well as the in-house scoop brewery and brandy distillery.

    Always from 11 : 00 to 16 : 00, last admission 15 : 00.

    Note : A varied children's programme is available for an additional fee. For example, children can bake bread, make cereal, stir mustard or press oil – all using traditional methods and under instruction.

Activity location

  • Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel
    • Muehlenstrasse, 1
    • 54587, Birgel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel
    • Muehlenstrasse, 1
    • 54587, Birgel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Price details
NZ$24.14 x 1 AdultNZ$24.14
Total
Price is NZ$24.14
Until Wed, 7 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Presentation of old diesel engines, generators and propulsion machines
  • Inclusions
    Tour of the historic Birgel watermill
  • Inclusions
    Admission to the largest still active technology museum in Germany
  • Inclusions
    Access to the three-storey grain mill with water turbine
  • Inclusions
    Live demonstrations of functional machines (e.g. steam engine, oil press)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks in the on-site restaurant
  • Exclusions
    Children's programme

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel

  • Admission ticket included
Be inspired by the impressive variety of our fully functional machines: From the majestic steam engine, built in 1917, to the mechanical oil press, which has been pressing fresh oil for over 130 years, to the three-storey grain mill, which forms the heart of the mill. Every detail tells a storey of craftsmanship, inventiveness and hard work. The following highlights are included in the admission and can be admired & experienced: Steam engine Mechanical oil press Grinding wheel Mechanical lathe Mustard mill Grain mill Water turbine Grinding machine Diesel generators & engines Schöpfbrauerei Liquor distillery Children's programme bookable on site for an extra charge: (25 € per child, 8 € single price) Children's programme 1: Baking bread Children's programme 2: Making cereal Children's programme 3: Making Mustard Children's programme 4: Oil presses Children's programme 5: Burning wooden disc

Location

Activity location

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    Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel
    • Muehlenstrasse, 1
    • 54587, Birgel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel
    • Muehlenstrasse, 1
    • 54587, Birgel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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