Kriemhildmühle

Kriemhildmühle is a stellingmill on Xanten's city wall that operates as an active grain mill with wooden gears and canvas sails. The tower stands about 19 meters tall and grinds grain into flour daily using traditional methods.

The structure was built in the 14th century as a defensive tower and later served as a night watchman's dwelling. In 1804 it was converted into a windmill and has maintained that function since.

The name comes from Kriemhild, a character in the medieval Nibelungen saga that holds deep roots in this region. This literary connection shapes how the place is understood within the local story.

Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for views across the city and explore how the mill operates. A bakery on the ground floor sells fresh bread made from the daily-ground flour.

This is the only grain mill in the Niederrhein region that still operates every day grinding grain into flour. The blend of historic construction and continuous daily use makes it exceptionally rare in modern times.

Location: Xanten

GPS coordinates: 51.66361,6.45056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07