Tadre Watermill

Tadre Watermill is a grain processing facility near Kirke Hvalsø with stone foundations, timber-framed construction, and a traditional thatched roof. The building contains intact nineteenth-century milling equipment that visitors can examine today.

The mill was built in 1840 as part of the Aastrup Estate operation and functioned continuously through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Its role in local grain production gradually shifted as industrial methods emerged in the region.

The mill reflects traditional methods that were central to rural life and community self-sufficiency. Visitors can observe how grain processing shaped daily routines and food production in the region.

Visitors can explore the mill building and observe how the water-powered machinery operated in grinding grain. Spring through autumn is the best season to visit when demonstrations are typically offered.

Marie Hansen operated the mill independently for decades, representing a rare case of female milling tradition in the region. Her long tenure demonstrates how essential such facilities were to the community.

Location: Lejre Municipality

Inception: 1840

GPS coordinates: 55.61477,11.81333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26