Bílý mlýn, Watermill in Dýšina, Czech Republic.

Bílý mlýn is a watermill in Dýšina with white walls and red roof tiles positioned next to a stream, built in the traditional Czech style with brick construction. The structure uses flowing water to grind and process multiple types of grain including oat, wheat, rye, and barley.

Josef Bílý founded the mill in 1868 on the site of one of two former ironworks, replacing a mill that had been closed in neighbouring Horomyslice. In 1904 Rudolf Bílý installed new grinding machinery, and the mill was among the first in the area to use roller stands supplied by the Záruba firm of Plzeň. The Kepka family owned it from 1932 until it was confiscated in 1948; between 1971 and 1974 it was rebuilt as an oat-flake plant, and after 1989 it was returned in restitution.

The mill is named after Josef Bílý, who founded it in 1868 on the site of one of two former hamrs (ironworks). Since the 1990s the Kepka family, who owned it from 1932 until confiscation in 1948, runs it again; Vladimír Kepka produces oat flakes and barley groats here.

Visiting is best on weekdays when the mill is actively operating during its production schedule, as you can then observe the actual milling process in action. Be aware that this is a working production facility, so visitor areas may be limited and access should be arranged beforehand.

The mill's Francis turbine house survives, and in 2015 the turbine still had an output of 55 kW. A mill wheel recorded in 1930 had a 5.008 m head and 49.4 HP. Josef Bílý dug a new millrace, gaining about 1.5 m of head.