Windmühle Bavenhausen

The Bavenhausen Windmill stands tall with its traditional wooden structure and rotating blades, demonstrating the engineering methods used in North Rhine-Westphalia's agricultural past.

Dating from earlier centuries, this windmill reflects the agricultural development of Kalletal region, where grain processing was essential for local food production.

The windmill represents North Rhine-Westphalia's rural traditions, serving as an educational site for understanding historical milling processes and agricultural techniques.

Visitors can reach the windmill using its coordinates 52.0814507, 8.9508148, with guided tours available to explore the internal mechanisms and construction details.

The structure maintains its original mechanical components, allowing demonstrations of how wind power transformed grain into flour through a system of gears and millstones.

Location: Kalletal

GPS coordinates: 52.08145,8.95081

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17