Mill museum in Saarburg

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Below the waterfall in Saarburg is the Hackenberger Mill dating from the 13th/14th century. Visitors will receive an interesting insight into the arduous craft of mediaeval milling. In the museum the former grinding room, grinding stones, millwheels and a range of historical equipment and tools can be viewed.

Expert guides for groups of up to 20 persons are possible on request.

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Mill museum in Saarburg
Hackenberger Mühle
54439 Saarburg

0049 6581 994642
amueseum@saarburg.de
https://www.amueseum-saarburg.de

Business hours

The mill museum ‘Hackenberger Mühle’ is temporarily closed.

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