Aumühle, Historical watermill in Moers, Germany.
The Aumühle is a watermill building on the restored Moersbach stream, equipped with a large water wheel about 10 meters long and 6 meters wide. The building has been thoroughly renovated and now serves as a residence, though the grinding mechanism remains intact and functional.
The mill was first documented in 1591 on Johannes Mercator's map as "Vol mull" and was part of a water control system for Moers castle. It served as part of the local defense system by regulating water levels to flood surrounding fields when needed.
The mill was originally used for grain processing and shows traditional craft methods that were practiced for centuries. Today, visitors can understand how difficult and labor-intensive flour and bread production were in the past.
The site is easily accessible from Moers town center and sits close to the restored riverside. Since it is a private residence, it can only be viewed from the outside, though the architecture and water wheel are visible from the riverside path.
The building underwent major restoration in 2007 and is now a private home, with the historical function completely reinterpreted. This adaptive reuse is notable because it shows how medieval industrial buildings can gain new life in modern times.
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