--- title: "Nienburg an der Else" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/nienburg-an-der-else" description: "The location of the Nienburg mill has been documented for over 700 years. At the beginning of the 15th century, the Else was most likely dug, probably primarily to surround the new Nienburg with a moat. This is also when the Nienburg mill was built at its present location. It was a double mill, i.e. the buildings were erected on both sides of the watercourse. The grain mill stood on the left bank, while the engine house with an oil mill (for grinding oilseeds) and a saw stood on the right. The mill has only been closed since 1986 and is considered a technical monument. The \"moated castle of Nienburg\" was sold 100 years ago, the land divided up and the buildings almost completely demolished. Sandstone from the manor house is said to have been used for railroad construction. Only a half-timbered building near the Nienburg mill remains as a reminder of the old castle in the Elsen lowlands." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/187178/e94feb19e4695ad3e9dcaf6e9fd7febf8d965f8ee2e76132e8007f65cf8ce41c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Nienburg an der Else ==================== - Monument Steiniger Fischpass führt sanft durch grünes Ufergebiet mit Büschen und Bäumen im Hintergrund. Historische Backsteinmühle in Nienburg an der Else, umgeben von saftigem Grün und alten Bäumen. Old watermill, swirling fish pass and renaturalized stream The location of the Nienburg mill has been documented for over 700 years. At the beginning of the 15th century, the Else was most likely dug, probably primarily to surround the new Nienburg with a moat. This is also when the Nienburg mill was built at its present location. It was a double mill, i.e. the buildings were erected on both sides of the watercourse. The grain mill stood on the left bank, while the engine house with an oil mill (for grinding oilseeds) and a saw stood on the right.The mill has only been closed since 1986 and is considered a technical monument. The "moated castle of Nienburg" was sold 100 years ago, the land divided up and the buildings almost completely demolished. Sandstone from the manor house is said to have been used for railroad construction. Only a half-timbered building near the Nienburg mill remains as a reminder of the old castle in the Elsen lowlands. Further information: Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The renaturalized Wefener Bach stream and the old watermill can be reached via Nienburger Straße. Read more More information Always know what's going on - a free number for all occasions: Bus and train customers in NRW can call 08006 50 40 30 around the clock for fare information, timetable information and more. Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Flea market - Sports/leisure - Custom/culture - Food & Beverage - café - fast food - beer garden/ outdoor dining - Accomodations - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Package - Schlemmer/Genuss - Group Offer/Family Offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - Rest area - Nature discovery trail - Museum/Exhibition - Tours 25.12 km - Regional bike tour 24.02 km - Regional bike tour 28.88 km - Regional bike tour Contact Nienburger Straße / Dürerstraße 32257 Bünde