Oberneulander Mühle, windmill in Bremen, Germany
Mühle Oberneuland is a windmill in the Oberneuland neighborhood of Bremen, rebuilt in 1848 after a fire destroyed its predecessor. The four-story structure with octagonal base features a wooden body, jalousie blades about 74 feet (22.5 meters) long, and a rotating cap that automatically adjusts to the wind.
A first mill on this site was probably built in the early 17th century and first recorded in 1768, but burned down in 1840. The replacement was built in 1848 in Dutch style by Brünn Ehlers and was given to the city of Bremen in 1964.
The mill's name comes from the Oberneuland neighborhood where it stands. Visitors can see how wind power once shaped daily life here, supplying flour to local bakeries and farms through traditional grinding methods.
The mill is located on Mühlenweg street and surrounded by trees and historic buildings, making it easy to find and navigate. The setting is accessible and suitable for leisurely visits where you can take time to explore the surrounding area.
The mill's jalousie blades can automatically adjust to changing wind direction, a remarkable 19th-century engineering feature. This built-in wind rose mechanism made the structure more independent and efficient than older designs and remains functional today.
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