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Bergisches Land

Goldberger Mill

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Bergisches Land

Goldberger Mill

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Goldberger Mill

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    Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    3. Goldberger Mühle – Between the fields loop from Mettmann Stadtwald

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    March 29, 2020

    Great photo motif. The water wheel of the mill is still active and can be visited. Very well-kept park & large pond with lots of rest options.

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      June 30, 2017

      As a rule, an open house will be held on May 1st and on the second Sunday in September of each year. Then you can look at the mill from the inside and buy freshly baked bread.

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        June 13, 2018

        The Goldberg Mill
        One of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Mettmann is the Goldberg Mill.
        This mill was first mentioned in documents around 1450 when Duke Gerhard pledged it to Knight Ulrich von Mentzingen. In 1541 Duke Wilhelm redeemed this pledge. He handed the farm over to his councilor and chancellor Johann Gogreve. In return, he had to pay 70 gold guilders annually to the Freedom of Mettmann.
        In 1555 the Goldberg farm became the seat of a court of six farms.
        In 1715 a new water wheel was built for the mill from four felled oak trees.
        In 1771 the mill was given a slated mansard hip roof with dormer windows.
        From 1880 to 1882 the tower with oven, which is still so distinctive today, was built. After a major fire in 1904 the farm burned down completely; however, the mill was spared. A few hundred meters to the east, the new Groß Goldberg estate was built. The Goldberg mill itself remained standing. 1944 Recommissioning: The damaged mill was replaced and put into operation. The mill thus made its contribution to feeding the population of Mettmann even in the difficult post-war period. In 1946, the mill was shut down again. In 1954, Count Schaesberg sold the mill to the town of Mettmann. It was then used as a residential building. However, the decline could not be stopped. Due to the increasingly poor quality of living, the last tenant family eventually moved out of the mill. From then on, it stood empty and fell into increasing disrepair. Source: mettmann.de/muehle

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          June 13, 2018

          In 1989, committed Mettmann residents met to found a Goldberger Mühle initiative group, which still exists today under the name "Goldberger Mühle e.V. Mettmann". The purpose of the association is to maintain and use the Goldberger Mühle in Mettmann as a venue for cultural events and as a place for social meetings.
          The most important goal, however, is to preserve the mill, first mentioned in 1450, as a historical monument that shapes the cityscape with an original grinding mechanism as a technical monument. In 1998, the city of Mettmann transferred the hereditary building right to the Goldberger Mühle to the mill association.
          An extensive and spectacular renovation of the mill began.
          Today, the Goldberger Mühle shines in new splendor. In the middle of the city forest with the Goldberger pond and hiking trails, it now serves various purposes.
          The mill can be visited as a historical monument. With a certain museum character, however, it is also open for receptions, awards ceremonies, cultural events, meetings of clubs and groups, and family celebrations. The cellar vault can be used as a baking room, a wine bar, a party room, etc.
          Opening hours
          The Goldberger Mill can only be visited by prior appointment.
          However, there are regular events (e.g. Open Monument Day) where you can visit the mill free of charge.
          Contact
          Hans-Günther Kampen
          Nordstr. 122, 40822 Mettmann
          Tel: 02104 - 25568
          Fax: 02104 - 924831
          Source: mettmann.de/muehle

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            April 19, 2017

            Here you can also get married 💑

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              June 6, 2018

              Nice, well maintained building in a quiet location.

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                August 16, 2019

                Attractions old building opposite the pond

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                  May 2, 2020

                  Interesting building with a working mill wheel.
                  The history of the mill is explained on an information board.

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                    August 18, 2020

                    Our beautiful Goldberger mill in Mettmann is preserved and maintained by the mill association around Hans Günther Kampen.

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                      April 18, 2022

                      Very nice mill at the Goldberger pond.

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                        May 11, 2018

                        It is worth it .. Nice tour. To ride super pleasant with children. Very much sights. Of course I also recommend Kult Cafe and enjoy coffee with cake. Have fun while cycling

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                          November 23, 2023

                          There is still a working mill wheel here

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                            November 26, 2023

                            Delicious bread is baked there once a year at the Mill Festival. The mill can also be rented for celebrations.

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