--- title: "Wassermühle Eilhausen - Westfälische Mühlenstraße Nr. 29" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/wassermuehle-eilhausen-westfaelische-muehlenstrasse-nr-29" description: "History and affiliationAccording to documents from the Reineberg office dating back to 1646, the mill belonged to the farm of the \"Meyer zu Eilhausen\". This historical connection can be traced back to the early modern period, and the mill has played an important role as a business unit and center of agriculture for centuries.Location of the millThe Eilhausen watermill is located directly on the B65, at the end of Eilhausen, in the direction of Nettelstedt. Its location on the edge of the village and its proximity to the B65 ensures that it is still a striking landmark in the region today.The water wheelA special feature of the mill is the overshot water wheel, which almost sinks into the deep water tank and has an impressive diameter of 2.6 meters. It is fed from the mill pond above, which has provided the mill with the necessary energy to do its work over the centuries.The mill houseThe mill house is a half-timbered, quarrystone building that was erected around 1700. The historical architectural style provides an insight into the architecture of the time and shows the typical construction methods for 17th century farms.Operating times and end of useThe mill was in operation until the Second World War and had a facility with a grist mill and a grinding mill. However, with the end of the war and advancing industrialization, the mill was taken out of operation." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2818816/a139b2eba46a608f9f1244c33468de58e0b3a7ade41ebad7f72f85baa57963c7/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Wassermühle Eilhausen - Westfälische Mühlenstraße Nr. 29 ======================================================== - Mill Historische Wassermühle mit hölzernem Wasserrad, umgeben von herbstlichem Laub und fließendem Wasser. Eine historische Wassermühle mit hölzernem Mühlrad, umgeben von Natursteinen und üppigem Grün. Weiße Fachwerkbalken zieren die historische Wassermühle Eilhausen mit ihrem steinernen Mauerwerk. The Eilhausen watermill is the last of its kind among the once numerous watermills on the northern slope of the Wiehengebirge. It has been preserved as a unique relic of the regional mill landscape and today represents a valuable testimony to the past. **History and affiliation** According to documents from the Reineberg office dating back to 1646, the mill belonged to the farm of the "Meyer zu Eilhausen". This historical connection can be traced back to the early modern period, and the mill has played an important role as a business unit and center of agriculture for centuries. **Location of the mill** The Eilhausen watermill is located directly on the B65, at the end of Eilhausen, in the direction of Nettelstedt. Its location on the edge of the village and its proximity to the B65 ensures that it is still a striking landmark in the region today. **The water wheel** A special feature of the mill is the overshot water wheel, which almost sinks into the deep water tank and has an impressive diameter of 2.6 meters. It is fed from the mill pond above, which has provided the mill with the necessary energy to do its work over the centuries. **The mill house** The mill house is a half-timbered, quarrystone building that was erected around 1700. The historical architectural style provides an insight into the architecture of the time and shows the typical construction methods for 17th century farms. **Operating times and end of use** The mill was in operation until the Second World War and had a facility with a grist mill and a grinding mill. However, with the end of the war and advancing industrialization, the mill was taken out of operation. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for individual guests Payment methods no entrance possible License (master data) Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Other - Trip/excursion - Food & Beverage - Beer garden/outdoor dining - Restaurant - Restaurant - Accomodations - Private room - Private room - Private room - Place of interest - Place of interest - Children's playground - Mill - Tours 52.34 km - Regional bike tour 75.95 km - Regional bike tour 29.89 km - Themed trail Contact Nettelstedter Str. 21 32312 Lübbecke