Farewell to the mill day: Boitzenburger Mühle strikes new chapter

Farewell to the mill day: Boitzenburger Mühle strikes new chapter

Boitzenburg, Deutschland - The mill day at the Boitzenburger Mühle experienced a happy and lively meeting of families and interested parties on Whit Monday. Over 1200 visitors flocked to the event, which turned around the historic building, and all were invited to learn more about the old craft skills. While most of them enjoyed the sun, there was a wealth of activities and exhibitions in the mill that kept the traditional craft alive.

The new owner of the mill, Daniel Haver, has already done a lot. He plans to view and outsource the inventory by September 30, while the tours are offered by November 1, 2025. A farewell to tradition is also the reason why many take the opportunity to be there on this special mill day. SVZ reports that the community sold the mill and the barn, which made the mill day a nostalgic experience.

Traditional handicrafts experience up close

As the custom of the mill day wants, numerous demonstrations by craftsmen took place that day. Museum Müller Martin Joost presented the works of the mill to visitors, while Hufsschmied Andreas Ludwig demonstrated impressively how to create a horse. In the barn, Lothar Voigt let visitors immerse yourself in the past by explaining the functioning of an old washing machine. Such insights into past craftsmanship are particularly valuable, because many of these techniques threaten to be forgotten. Turning the rop and the tire change on the ladder car wheel were also very well received.

children and adults had fun alike: Clown Marco maintained with creative games, and the "Boitzenburg mill spirits" provided another cultural highlight with their play "Class trip to the fairytale country". Malina Kumlehn, only 8 years old, visited the mill festival for the first time and was enthusiastic about the many attractions.

treats and manual

The neighboring restaurant "Zur Klostermühle" provided the culinary delights, while freshly baked bread from the stone oven was offered in the Mühlenkeller. The purchase of regional products was recommended - the tip to bring a shopping basket, made it possible for many visitors, delicacies such as honey or products from "Boitzenburger Früchtzauber". [Klostermühle Boitzenburg] (http://www.klostermuehle-boitzenburg.de/ page/29786/m%C3%Bchlententag.html) with its regional specialties offers a great offer for the whole family.

The solemn activities were not only a tribute to the traditional craft, but also a memory of how important it is to preserve and pass on these values. The German mill day, which takes place every year on Whit Monday, has the goal of opening mills, even those that are normally not visited and to bring old craftsmanship closer to the public. Erzgebirge Explorer points out that mills that are between 150 and 700 are operated with various energy sources, including water and wind power.