German Mill Day Rhauderfehn (3 Mills)
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Environment Heritage

German Mill Day Rhauderfehn (3 Mills)

Three mills, one program — Mill Day in Rhaude, Burlage, and Hahnentange

Rhauderfehn — Landkreis Leer (03457)
Dates 25 May — 25 May 2026
Venue Rhauderfehn (03457)
Prices Free
Status

About Mill Day Rhauderfehn

On German Mill Day, the municipality of Rhauderfehn opens three of its historic mills — in Rhaude, Burlage, and Hahnentange — to the public. A joint program of baking demonstrations, guided tours, music, and catering connects the three mills for a mill tour within the municipality. Those who wish to visit all three can combine them by bike or car in a day trip.

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Three Mills, One Municipality

Rhauderfehn, as a classic East Frisian fen municipality, is closely linked to mill tradition. With the mills in Rhaude, Burlage, and Hahnentange, the municipality boasts three historic mills that are preserved today as technical monuments and maintained by the local mill association. On Whit Monday, German Mill Day, all three open their doors.

Baking Demonstrations and Tours

The focus of the Mill Day programs is on baking demonstrations — freshly baked bread from mill flour is a typical experience. In addition, members of the mill association will guide visitors through the facilities, explaining the technology and history, and answering questions. Musical contributions from regional groups complement the program.

Mill Tour

Those who wish to combine the three mills can visit them on a mill tour by bike or car. The short distances within the municipality of Rhauderfehn make such a tour feasible — and it combines the Mill Day visit with an exploration of the characteristic fen landscape.

Organizers and Admission

The event is organized by the municipality of Rhauderfehn in cooperation with the local mill associations. Admission is free. Exact program and opening hours for individual mills will be communicated via the event calendar of Ostfriesland-Rhauderfehn.

Mill Day Rhauderfehn — edition 2026

On Whit Monday, May 25, 2026, the municipality of Rhauderfehn opens its three historic mills in Rhaude, Burlage, and Hahnentange for German Mill Day. Baking demonstrations, guided tours, music, and catering make the day a mill tour within the municipality. Free admission.

The 2026 edition offers the opportunity to visit all three mills in one tour. Current opening hours and program points for individual mills will be communicated via the event calendar of Ostfriesland-Rhauderfehn.

Programme Mill Day Rhauderfehn 2026

Program Structure 2026

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the municipality of Rhauderfehn in the spring. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:

  • Mon, May 25, 2026 — Opening of the three mills in the morning
  • Baking demonstrations with fresh bread
  • Guided tours of the mills
  • Musical contributions from regional groups
  • Catering with coffee, cake, and regional specialties

Highlights Mill Day Rhauderfehn 2026

  • Three mills experienceable in one day
  • Baking demonstrations and guided tours
  • Musical supporting program
  • Free admission

Prices Mill Day Rhauderfehn 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Mill Day Rhauderfehn

Date 2026

Whit Monday, May 25, 2026.

Mills

Rhaude, Burlage, Hahnentange (all in the municipality of Rhauderfehn, 26817).

Program

Baking demonstrations, guided tours, music, catering.

Admission

Free admission.

Getting There

Travel by bike or car; all three mills are located within the fen municipality.

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