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Mill Day in BW: Tradition meets enjoyment – discover the mills now!
On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, experience the tradition of the German Mill Day in Leinfelden-Echterdingen and explore regional specialties and handcrafted mill art.
Mill Day in BW: Tradition meets enjoyment – discover the mills now!
On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, numerous mills in Germany will open their doors for German Mill Day. This day has developed into an important event to bring the tradition and craft of milling to life. Especially in Baden-Württemberg, where the landscape is characterized by watermills, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of mills. Here you can not only learn about the production of flour and cooking oil, but also taste and purchase regional specialties. The energy required to operate the mills has been used here since Roman times from the region's rivers, such as the Rhine, Neckar and the Danube.
Particularly noteworthy is the Hexenlochmühle in the Black Forest, which is considered the only mill with two water wheels. Other mills have also made the leap into modernity by combining traditional grinding techniques with modern production methods. Mills not only offer a look back into times gone by, but also show how relevant they still are today.
Insights into the mill tradition
The participating mills in Baden-Württemberg are a colorful mix of historical and modern businesses that present various aspects of the milling trade. The list includes, among others:
- Adler Mühle, Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl (seit 1310, Wasserkraft)
- Alte Mühle Oberharmersbach (Museumsmühle, 19. Jahrhundert)
- Fessler Mühle, Sersheim (moderne Getreidemühle)
- Frick-Mühle, Müllheim (Mühlenmuseum)
- Hexenlochmühle, Furtwangen (historische Mahlmühle)
- SFLM – Mühlen des Vogtsbauernhof, Gutach (Freilichtmuseum)
This list does not claim to be complete. Further information about participating mills is available on the website of the German Society for Mill Science and Mill Conservation. The aim of German Mill Day, which has been celebrated on Whit Monday for many years, is to promote the processing of high-quality food and to provide insights into regional food production.
A trademark for quality
Minister Peter Hauk highlights the importance of mills today and emphasizes the renaissance of traditional craftsmanship in a globalized world. Mills are not just relics, they have evolved into modern food businesses that continue to make significant contributions to the processing of regional products. This happens under the umbrella of the state's quality programs, such as the Baden-Württemberg Quality Seal (QZBW) and the Baden-Württemberg Organic Seal (BIOZBW), which ensure that products from local companies have tested quality and traceable origin. These initiatives help to strengthen rural areas and support local gastronomy, as the “Taste the South” project shows.
The German Mill Day is therefore not only a celebration of tradition, but also a look into the future, in which sustainability and craftsmanship go hand in hand.