From the outskirts of Bentorf, the only windmill still in operation in Lippe looks out over the hilly landscape of Kalletal and the Weser Uplands. Over a hundred years ago, the miller Hermann Ohsiek, who came from Ravensberg, built his mill at this location, which was particularly suitable due to the favorable wind conditions. The Dutch-style hull, made of quarry stones, was 14 meters high. The 10 m long and 2 m wide wings are attached to the top of the wing shaft in front of the cap. The wind rose, which was added later, replaced the original codend and today causes the sails to turn independently against the wind.
It has been a listed building since 1984 and today presents itself as a Dutch windmill with four louvre blades.
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Openings
The mill can be visited during normal business hours on weekdays. Group tours can be arranged by telephone.
Open days:
May 11 am - 6 pm, season opening with mill festival
Whit Monday 11 am - 6 pm: German Mill Day
On the 2nd Sunday in September 11 am - 6 pm: Open Monument Day
Open days:
May 11 am - 6 pm, season opening with mill festival
Whit Monday 11 am - 6 pm: German Mill Day
On the 2nd Sunday in September 11 am - 6 pm: Open Monument Day
Price info
Depending on the type of event / open day, admission may be charged.
General information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
Hikers can reach the windmill from the "Weg der Blicke" via the "Trifte" path to Windmühlenstraße in Bentorf.
Accessible by car from the north via Vlothoer Straße and from the south via Bentorfer Straße.
Accessible by car from the north via Vlothoer Straße and from the south via Bentorfer Straße.
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