Watermill in Salajna

The Watermill in Salajna is a working grain mill that preserves original mechanical equipment and traditional milling techniques for grinding grain into flour. The building harnesses water power from a nearby stream and demonstrates the mechanical design needed to process grain effectively.

Milling operations in this area started early and developed into an important grain-processing center for the community. Over many decades the building and its functions remained in place, making it a record of local agricultural history.

The mill shows how water-powered grinding shaped rural communities and organized grain supplies for local families. The building sits on a natural waterway that powered the daily work of millers across generations.

The site is accessible at the given coordinates and welcomes visitors to view the mill workings and water systems up close. Wear comfortable shoes to explore the building and the waterway running alongside it.

The mill still operates while holding protected monument status, which is rare for buildings of this kind. This combination of heritage protection and actual working use shows how tradition and daily life coexist here.

Location: Salajna (Dolní Žandov)

GPS coordinates: 50.02668,12.51414

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45