Historical Mill - Free Audio Guide

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

Historische Mühle, 5, Maulbeerallee, Auf dem Kiewitt, Brandenburger Vorstadt, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14469, Deutschland

Historical Mill, Potsdam
Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Source

The Historische Mühle von Sanssouci, situated to the west of Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, is a reconstructed gallery windmill erected between 1787 and 1791 during the reign of King Friedrich Wilhelm II. This historical landmark is connected to the legend of the Müller von Sanssouci, highlighting the cultural importance of windmills in Prussian heritage. It houses a museum run by the Mühlenvereinigung Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., displaying milling practices and historical artifacts. Visitors can participate in guided tours, watch grain milling demonstrations, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding park. The mill is open year-round, generally from April to October, with an entrance fee. The site is accessible for strollers and suitable for visitors of all ages.