Höfgen Watermill Museum
In the historic center of the idyllic village of Höfgen near Grimma you will find the "Wassermühle", a technical display facility with a museum exhibition and the associated historic inn "Zur Wassermühle".
The watermill was first mentioned in a document in 1721. It was used as a grain mill until 1954.
The mill is driven by an overshot water wheel, with the necessary water being supplied from above via a channel. This mill drive is an invention of the late Middle Ages and has only been documented in Germany since the 14th century.
The mill has been open to the public as a museum since 1976. It provides a vivid insight into the functional milling technology and the working and living conditions of the millers at the time.
In four former living and utility rooms, visitors can see a miller's apartment furnished with historical furniture.
Attention: unfortunately no barrier-free access - by prior arrangement with the museum staff by telephone, wheelchairs can be placed on the first floor.
The watermill was first mentioned in a document in 1721. It was used as a grain mill until 1954.
The mill is driven by an overshot water wheel, with the necessary water being supplied from above via a channel. This mill drive is an invention of the late Middle Ages and has only been documented in Germany since the 14th century.
The mill has been open to the public as a museum since 1976. It provides a vivid insight into the functional milling technology and the working and living conditions of the millers at the time.
In four former living and utility rooms, visitors can see a miller's apartment furnished with historical furniture.
Attention: unfortunately no barrier-free access - by prior arrangement with the museum staff by telephone, wheelchairs can be placed on the first floor.
Good to know
Openings
In the season from April to October:
Friday to Sunday, public holidays 12:00 - 17:00
(Groups at any time by arrangement)
In the low season from November to March possible by prior arrangement
Friday to Sunday, public holidays 12:00 - 17:00
(Groups at any time by arrangement)
In the low season from November to March possible by prior arrangement
Price info
Price adult: €2.50
Price child: €1.50
Price reduced: €1.50
Price family: €5.00
Eintritt und Führung als Gruppe p.P. : €3.00
Eintritt und Führung für Schulklassen p.P.: €1.50
Family ticket: parents/grandparents + children/grandchildren up to the age of 16
Children: up to 16 years
Groups of 10 or more people, children's groups and school classes can register individually for guided tours/mill projects at antja.msr@gmx.de
Children: up to 16 years
Groups of 10 or more people, children's groups and school classes can register individually for guided tours/mill projects at antja.msr@gmx.de
Eligibility
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Directions & Parking facilities
By car: Take the A14 in Taucha. Follow the A14 to Wurzener Str./B107 in Grimma, take exit 31-Grimma on the A14. Follow Wurzener Str./B107, take Leisniger Str., Grimmaische Str., K8334 and Höfgener Str. to Dorfstraße.
By public transport: Take the RB110 to Grimma Bahnhof and continue on bus line 632 to Höfgen (Grimma).
By public transport: Take the RB110 to Grimma Bahnhof and continue on bus line 632 to Höfgen (Grimma).
Contact person
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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