Braaker Mühle, Heritage windmill in Braak, Germany
Braaker Mühle is a heritage windmill in Braak, Germany, that has been working with its wooden grinding mechanisms on several floors since the 19th century. The construction follows the Galerieholländer type with a rotating cap and an external gallery around the main body.
The mill was built in 1849 and has kept its original equipment since then. After more than 170 years, it still grinds flour using wind power and belongs to the few working structures of this type in the region.
The mill takes its name from the village of Braak and still supplies bakers across the region. More than two dozen specialty shops use the flour ground here for their daily craft, showing how closely the structure remains tied to local traditions.
Guided tours show the grinding process from ground level to just below the cap, and advance registration through the official website is recommended. The steep stairs between floors require sturdy footwear and some agility when climbing.
The mill uses a demonstration system with moving parts that illustrates the journey from grain to flour for school groups and visitors. This teaching tool makes the entire grinding process easier to follow without interrupting the actual production.
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