Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

Experience the largest operating technology museum in Germany. Discover the vibrant past in the Eifel: On selected days, the Historic Watermill Birgel becomes an experience destination for the whole family. The technical museum comes to life and impressively shows how mills, motors, and machines once defined everyday life. Admire 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 Unpacked are a historic lathe, a mustard mill, a grain mill, as well as the in-house brewing and schnapps distillery. On 22.10.26 we are open from 11 am to 1 pm. Note: A varied children's program can be booked for an additional fee. Here children can, for example, bake bread, make muesli, mix mustard or press oil – all using traditional methods and under supervision.

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   Muhlen-Museum Historische Wassermuhle Birgel

   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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.