Bischofsmühle, Watermill in Coesfeld, Germany.
Bischofsmühle is a watermill situated along the Honigbach river in Coesfeld, featuring sturdy walls roughly one meter thick and an overshot water wheel. The building combines milling equipment from around 1900 with modern generator technology to produce electricity from flowing water.
The structure dates back to the 12th century and originally belonged to the Bishop of Münster, before being sold to the Freiherrn von Graes zur Loburg in 1598. This change in ownership shaped its development over the following centuries.
The mill displays agricultural and milling tools that show what daily work looked like here over the centuries. A special exhibition remembers artist Hety Thier, who found shelter here in 1943 and continued her creative work during that time.
The site is open to visitors interested in viewing the exhibitions and machinery, though you should be prepared for uneven floors and cramped spaces in older sections of the building. It is best to visit when water levels are normal, as heavy rain can affect access to certain areas along the riverbank.
The local Bischofsmühle initiative organizes regular exhibitions, cultural events, and festivals to keep this historic site alive and active. This makes the mill much more than a museum, transforming it into a genuine gathering place for the community.
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