Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

By Mühlen-Museum Historische Wassermühle Birgel

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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 adventure 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. Other highlights include a historic lathe, a mustard mill, a grist machine, as well as the in-house scoop brewery and brandy distillery.

Dates 2025:
19.04., 24.04., 13.07., 17.07., 03.08., 07.08., 16.10., 23.10.

Note: A varied children's programme can be booked at an additional cost. 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

5h
Opening hours: Sat 11:00 am-4:00 pm

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Price details

NZ$24.80 x 1 AdultNZ$24.80

Total

Until Fri, 3 Apr

What's included, what's not

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

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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