Arberger Mühle, Historic Dutch windmill in Hemelingen, Germany.
Arberger Mühle is a Dutch gallery mill in Hemelingen with three grinding mechanisms that processed grain from the surrounding region. The structure retains its beam system and original lifting mechanism that operated through human and wind power.
The mill was built in 1803 by miller Friedrich Bruns on a site where grinding operations dated back to 1582. Parts of the earlier wooden structure were incorporated into the new building, linking two centuries of milling tradition.
The mill takes its name from the nearby Arbebach waterway and reflects milling crafts that shaped regional life for centuries. Walking through it, you notice how such buildings anchored their communities and supported local food production.
The site displays the original wind-driven system and a diesel engine added in 1905, representing mechanical changes over time. Visitors can view the mill from the outside and may access interior spaces depending on current visiting arrangements.
The mill operated continuously for grinding grain from 1803 until 1968, making it the longest-running historical mill in Bremen. This uninterrupted operation across more than 165 years demonstrates the remarkable durability of its structure and machinery.
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