Eifel: Entrance Technology Museum Historical Watermill Birgel

Experience the largest operating technology museum in Germany. Discover the living past in the Eifel : On selected days, the Birgel Historical Water Mill becomes a place of experience for the whole family. The Technology Museum comes to life and impressively shows how mills, motors and machines used to define everyday life. Marvel at a fully functional steam engine from 1917, a mechanical oil press that has been in operation for over 130 years, and a three-story grain mill with a water turbine. Unpacked are a historic lathe, a mustard mill, a grist mill, as well as the in-house scoop brewery and brandy distillery. Always from 11 : 00 to 16 : 00, last admission 15 : 00. Note : A varied children's programme is available for an additional fee. For example, children can bake bread, make cereal, stir mustard or press oil – all using traditional methods and under instruction.