Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

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.

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 story 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

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

• Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel
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• Admission fee
• Presentation of old diesel engines, generators and propulsion machines
• Tour of the historic Birgel watermill
• 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

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Mühlen-Museum Historische Wassermühle Birgel.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.