Tadre Watermill

The Tadre Watermill stands near Kirke Hvalsø, featuring a stone foundation, timber-framed walls, and a traditional thatched roof covering the milling equipment.

Built in 1840, this mill belonged to Aastrup Estate and remained operational through Marie Hansen, who managed it alone from 1945 until she sold it to the state in 1989.

The mill represents Danish agricultural engineering, demonstrating the traditional grain processing methods that supported local farming communities throughout the nineteenth century.

Visitors can observe the complete milling process, with demonstrations of the water-powered machinery that transforms grain into flour using the original nineteenth-century equipment.

Marie Hansen operated the mill independently for over 40 years, maintaining its functions until age 100, making her the longest-serving female miller in Danish history.

Location: Lejre Municipality

Inception: 1840

GPS coordinates: 55.61477,11.81333

Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05