The steam engine of the historic Birgel watermill

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.

Our steam engine – a historical witness

The steam engine in the historic Birgel watermill dates back to 1917 and was originally operated in a brewery. After extensive dismantling and reconstruction, it was restored with great dedication and is now fully functional again. With an output of 80 kW, it drives the oil mill and impressively demonstrates the power and technology of times gone by. Visitors can see its impressive performance for themselves during a demonstration as part of the Technology Days.

The fascination of the steam engine

Steam engines played an important role in the industrial revolution and were used in factories, mills and breweries to drive machinery. With their power, they enabled a new level of mechanization. Even today, they still inspire technology fans and history buffs, as their ingenious mechanics and the impressive power of steam are an exciting piece of technological history.

The steam engine in the video