Stiftsmühle, Dutch windmill in Sandhorst, Germany.
Stiftsmühle is a Dutch-style brick windmill in Aurich with five stories and four sails that capture wind for grain processing. The building contains milling equipment arranged across multiple levels to handle the full production process.
A windmill at this location had been grinding grain since the 18th century for the surrounding region. The current brick building was constructed in the mid-19th century to replace the older mill.
The mill is named after the monastery it once supplied with grain, reflecting its role in local life for generations. Inside, visitors see the working equipment that millers depended on every day.
The mill stands visibly on its location and visitors should check beforehand when tours are available. Expect to climb stairs to reach all levels, especially if you want to see the views from the upper floors.
From the upper gallery, visitors can watch the mill's wooden gears and stones working together and see how wind power was converted into grinding force. This vantage point reveals how all the parts functioned as one system.
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