Mühle Fortuna, Smock mill in Struckum, Germany.
Mühle Fortuna is a wooden windmill building in Struckum with traditional grain processing mechanisms spread across multiple levels. The structure displays the crafted construction methods of the early 1800s with its characteristic features.
The building was constructed in 1806 and served grain processing for local farmers throughout the 1800s in the Nordfriesland district. The mill played an important role in the economic activity of this farming region.
The mill shows how grain processing shaped daily life in this region and reflects craft traditions that defined generations of millers. Visitors today can see how the structure preserves the connection between people and their working practices.
The mill is located at Blumenhofweg 21 in Struckum and can be visited. Guided tours explain how historical grain processing worked and what techniques were used in the past.
Unlike many other windmills, this building lacks an outer gallery, making it a rare example of early windmill design. This feature helps visitors understand how mill designs evolved in the Nordfriesland region.
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