FamxplorInternationales Mühlenmuseum Gifhorn
What to expect
The Internationales Mühlenmuseum Gifhorn is a unique museum showcasing windmills and watermills from around the world. The museum features 13 original or authentically reconstructed mills in a picturesque setting, along with a collection of historical objects related to milling and mill operations. The museum's centerpiece is a 800-square-meter exhibition hall housing 49 miniature models of wind and water mills from 20 countries, demonstrating how people utilized wind and water power before the invention of the steam engine. The museum also includes a village square with three half-timbered houses, a bakehouse, and a miller's house, offering a glimpse into traditional rural life
Plan your family visit to the Internationales Mühlenmuseum Gifhorn with these blog insights 👇
Gifhorn with children: Short trip to the southern heath
Activities: We visited the International Wind and Watermill Museum, which offers a great place for families. We walked around, saw a Keller-Holländermühle, a Bockwindmühle, and a Wassermühle from the Tyrol region. We also saw a Wassermühle from South Korea and the models exhibition
Highlights: The great thing about the museum is the variety of pre-industrial technology. Franka was amazed and wanted to touch everything. The two donkeys were the biggest attraction for the children ✨