--- title: "Achimer Windmühle" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/achimer-windmuehle" description: "There was already a trestle windmill on the scenic Geestrücken in 1651. The current gallery Dutch windmill was built in its place in 1761. It is 29 m high, has two storeys and a thatched tower. Each of the four wings is 11 m long. A wind rose was retrofitted in 1912 in order to be able to optimally adapt the grinding operation to the wind conditions. Later, an electric motor was installed. Until 1965, the \"Dutchman\" operated with two grinding gears and a roller mill. Then this mill also fell victim to the death of the mill - it was shut down. Since 1969, the mill has been open to the public on guided tours of the mill under the care of the \"Verein zur Erhaltung der Achimer Windmühle e.V.\" and the town of Achim. This monument is considered a landmark of Achim. It offers an unobstructed view over the Wesermarsch. The focus of the tour is on the architecture, carpentry and working methods of the mill. On the 3rd floor of the mill, the Heimatverein Achim e.V. exhibits carpentry tools that are around 100 years old. From May-September, civil weddings can be held in the mill (information: Achim registry office, tel. 04202-9529-568).A few meters away is the miller's house, where a firefight between Russian Cossacks and French infantrymen took place on Good Friday 1813." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/212691/8ef39c543d0614558575714c9544d66c68c5bd3f3e2b01af3b1029b5944c6998/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Achimer Windmühle ================= - Windmill - Special wedding venue The Achim windmill stands under a blue sky, surrounded by trees. The Achim windmill, with its thatched roof and imposing sails, surrounded by trees on a clear day. Wooden gear mechanism inside the historic Achim Windmill, a complex gear system made of sturdy wood. The Achim windmill, with its impressive blades, rises majestically against the blue sky. Three cyclists in sporty clothing ride along an asphalt road, with the Achim windmill in the background. A historic four-bladed windmill in Achim with a thatched roof, surrounded by green trees and a blue sky. The Achim Windmill Two large, flat millstones lie side by side on a cobblestone pavement in front of a stone wall. The landmark of Achim... There was already a trestle windmill on the scenic Geestrücken in 1651. The current gallery Dutch windmill was built in its place in 1761. It is 29 m high, has two storeys and a thatched tower. Each of the four wings is 11 m long. A wind rose was retrofitted in 1912 in order to be able to optimally adapt the grinding operation to the wind conditions. Later, an electric motor was installed. Until 1965, the "Dutchman" operated with two grinding gears and a roller mill. Then this mill also fell victim to the death of the mill - it was shut down. Since 1969, the mill has been open to the public on guided tours of the mill under the care of the "Verein zur Erhaltung der Achimer Windmühle e.V." and the town of Achim. This monument is considered a landmark of Achim. It offers an unobstructed view over the Wesermarsch. The focus of the tour is on the architecture, carpentry and working methods of the mill. On the 3rd floor of the mill, the Heimatverein Achim e.V. exhibits carpentry tools that are around 100 years old. From May-September, civil weddings can be held in the mill (information: Achim registry office, tel. 04202-9529-568). A few meters away is the miller's house, where a firefight between Russian Cossacks and French infantrymen took place on Good Friday 1813. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Exterior visit only. Interior tour: "German Mill Day" and "Open Monument Day", guided mill tours on request by calling +49 4202 / 2949 Read more Price info Guided tours are available upon request. Read more Payment methods free of charge Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Weekly market - Place of interest - Archaeological site - Historical building - Castle - Tours 59.52 km - Bicycle 17.36 km - Bicycle 6.60 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Verein zur Erhaltung der Achimer Windmühle e.V.** Mühlenstraße 55 28832 Achim