Dear mill friends,
from 18.02.25 up to and including 13.03.25 our historic watermill is on vacation.
Bookings during this period are possible. During this time we will answer daily inquiries and messages sent directly by e-mail or via our contact form. From 14.03.25 we will be there for you again as usual.
You can find the opening hours here.

Ankündigung
Am 21.05.2024 bleibt die Historische Wassermühle für einen Tag geschlossen. Am 22.05.2024 sind wir wieder wie gewohnt für Euch da.

Historic water mill Birgel – Welcome to the mill experience center

The Eifel is one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Europe. In the heart of this landscape, in the Vulkaneifel, is the historic water mill. This place, lovingly cherished by head miller Erwin and his mill team, breathes the spirit of tradition, hospitality and satisfaction.

If you quit your job at the age of 48 and plan to only do a hobby for the next 50 years, then you speak of a healthy mind and happiness. “A healthy mind” will not tire you. “Luck” is another name for willpower.

“Good luck” and many happy hours here with us
Head miller Erwin von der Mühle and his mill team

erwin-von-der-muehle

NEW from April 2025: The Technology Museum of the Historic Watermill opens its doors – Experience all our mills live in action with a great program.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of past technology and experience history up close! On selected days, the technology museum comes to life in our historic Birgel watermill: Discover the working steam engine, traditional grain, oil and mustard mills, children’s programs and many other exciting attractions that make the progress of bygone times tangible. Be inspired by the diversity and impressive craftsmanship!

First dates:

19.04.2025 (Easter Saturday)
24.04.2025 (Thursday)
08.06.2025 (Whit Sunday)
09.06.2025 (Whit Monday)

Further information & dates

Video of the Museum of Technology

Offer: Cuddly romance arrangement with special spring highlights

Bookable from 16.03. to 18.04.2025

Offer valid from: Sunday to Friday – Arrival days: Sunday to Wednesday

Experience our cuddly romantic arrangement with spring highlights:

  • 1 x bake your own bread or create your own mustard
  • 1 x hike with refreshment stop at the Bielenhof Alm incl. small snack

Our exclusive offer from:

3 days per person in a double room: only € 159.00 instead of € 197.50

The prices for extra nights or an upgrade to our half-timbered suites can be found here:

Learn more

Whitsun arrangement Fäaschtbänkler

June 06 – 08, 2025

Experience an unforgettable Whitsun weekend at the historic watermill – with live music, mill tour, flea market and more!

The highlight: The Fäaschtbänkler live – with VIP access, drinks and buffet.

You can find all the contents of the package and the prices on the subpage.

Learn more

Season 2025 – We are open!

NEW: Breakfast buffet – every Sunday & public holiday
20,50 € p.p. incl. a glass of sparkling wine

From Easter, we are expanding our offer and welcome you to a special breakfast experience in our ballroom every Sunday and public holiday. For day guests, we open the doors to an exclusive breakfast buffet that leaves nothing to be desired. Please register in advance to secure your place. We welcome you between 8:30 am and 11 am at the latest for the last stop.

Book a table now

Eifel pamper weekend

An extraordinary weekend package including an overnight stay in our romantic mill, the Kölsche Mühlenabend with a 3.5-hour program and our legendary jazz brunch on Sunday.

Starting on Friday at 2 pm, you will experience an unforgettable weekend where you can be pampered all around by us.

For more information click here.

Overall program 2025

All dates & events for the new year in the Historic Watermill Birgel can now be found in our program booklet 2025 for download (PDF).
You will also find all information on our website in the next few days.

Sightseeing flight over the Historic Water Mill Birgel

Now new: Brewing beer with Erwin

Learn everything from A-Z you need to know about brewing beer

The brewing plant of the head miller Erwin is the latest addition to the historic mill site and was reconstructed by himself according to old conditions. Brewing beer involves manual labor during mashing and lautering, as there are no agitators or pumps. The most difficult part is maintaining the temperature in the wood-fired brewing kettle. Be a brewing assistant and let yourself be taken back to the good old days of the purity law.

For more information please visit our overview page

Now available in the online store & Mühlenlädchen:
The culinary gift box service

We give you great gift ideas!

There are endless occasions and opportunities to give joy and recognition to life partners, friends, relatives, neighbors, acquaintances or business partners with a special and high-quality gift. Especially great is the joy of the recipient, if the gift is something SPECIAL. And that’s where our unique gift boxes, filled with the finest specialties from the mill, come in. For any occasion. For every taste.

Just click and browse our gift boxes section!

Inn to the sawmill

From 18.02.25 – 14.03.25 the Historic Watermill is on vacation. On 14.03.25 we will be back for you as usual!

Opening hours Wirtshaus zum Sägewerk

Period: from 14.03.2025

Monday-Thursday 17:30 – 22:00
Friday & Saturday 11:30 – 22:00
Sunday 11:30 – 20:30
Monday to Thursday (for groups of 20 people or more): 12:00 – 22:00

 Kitchen opening hours (acceptance of orders)

Period: from 14.03.2025

Monday to Thursday 6.00 – 9.00 pm
Friday & Saturday 12.00 – 2.30 pm & 6.00 – 9.00 pm
Sunday 12.00 – 2.30 pm & 5.30 – 7.30 pm
Reservation under +49 6597 92820
More info

Beer garden & brewery restaurant

Beer garden & brewery restaurant:
Mondays-Wednesdays:
closed
Thursdays:
17:00 – 22:00
Fridays – Sundays:
12:00 – 22:00
Reservations at+49 6597 9230993
More info

Appointment announcements

You can find all upcoming dates here.

Kölsche Mühlenabend De Luxe
Event Date : 
4. April 2025 18:30 Uhr to 4. April 2025 22:00 Uhr
Event Entry Price: 
91,50€
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Jazz-Brunch mit Live-Musik
Event Date : 
6. April 2025 11:00 Uhr to 6. April 2025 14:30 Uhr
Event Entry Price: 
45,00€
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Technikmuseum
Event Date : 
19. April 2025
Event Entry Price: 
ab 7 €
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Ostermenü oder -buffet
Event Date : 
20. April 2025 to 21. April 2025
Event Entry Price: 
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Technikmuseum
Event Date : 
24. April 2025
Event Entry Price: 
ab 7 €
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Deutscher Mühlentag (Flohmarkt)
Event Date : 
8. June 2025 to 9. June 2025
Event Entry Price: 
frei
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Cuddle romantic weekend

Our bestseller – Experience a romantic weekend in the Eifel!

Historische Wassermühle
Our mill tours will take place again
Mill tours take place on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am. For this purpose, registration by telephone at +49 6597 92820 is required.
Bielenhof Alm
The Hirschbergsattel hiking trail and the popular Bielenhof-Alm are open. Here you will find all the information about opening hours and how to get there.
Mill gastronomy

Our mill gastronomy leaves nothing to be desired. Here everyone will find something! You can find an overview of the menus here.

online shop
Order mill specialties online and enjoy them at home.
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