In the historic center of the idyllic village of Höfgen near Grimma you will find the "water mill", a technical exhibition facility with a museum exhibition and the associated historic inn "Zur Wassermühle". The water mill was first mentioned in documents in 1721. It was used as a grain mill until 1954.
The mill technology is driven by an overshot water wheel, where the necessary water is fed from above via a channel. This mill drive is an invention of the late Middle Ages and can only be traced back to the 14th century in Germany. The power is transmitted to the grinding mechanisms by gears, shafts and belts. At the end of the 19th century, the technology was supplemented by a transmission, a roller mill and elevators.
The mill has been open to the public as a museum since 1976. It provides a vivid insight into the functioning milling technology and the working and living conditions of the millers at that time. In four former living and utility rooms, visitors can see a miller's apartment furnished with historical furniture. Not authentically furnished, but recreated, this exhibition contains treasures of various origins.
The mill technology is driven by an overshot water wheel, where the necessary water is fed from above via a channel. This mill drive is an invention of the late Middle Ages and can only be traced back to the 14th century in Germany. The power is transmitted to the grinding mechanisms by gears, shafts and belts. At the end of the 19th century, the technology was supplemented by a transmission, a roller mill and elevators.
The mill has been open to the public as a museum since 1976. It provides a vivid insight into the functioning milling technology and the working and living conditions of the millers at that time. In four former living and utility rooms, visitors can see a miller's apartment furnished with historical furniture. Not authentically furnished, but recreated, this exhibition contains treasures of various origins.
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Price information
Price adult: 2,50 €
Price child: 1,50 €
Reduced price: 1,50 €
Family price: 5,00 €
Entrance fee and guided tour as a group per person: 3,00 €
Entrance fee and guided tour for school classes per person: 1,50 €
Family ticket: parents/grandparents + children/grandchildren up to 16 years
Children: up to 16 years
Groups of 10 or more people, children's groups and school classes can register individually for 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 tours/mill projects at antja.msr@gmx.de
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for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Arrival & Parking
By car: Take the A14 in Taucha. Follow the A14 to Wurzener Str./B107 in Grimma, then take exit 14-Grimma on the A31. Follow Wurzener Str./B107, take Leisniger Str., Grimmaische Str., K8334 and Höfgener Str. to Dorfstraße.
By public transport: Take the RB110 to Grimma station and then take bus line 632 to Höfgen (Grimma).
By public transport: Take the RB110 to Grimma station and then take bus line 632 to Höfgen (Grimma).
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
Augustusplatz 9
04109 Leipzig
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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