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Sittensen Watermill and Handicraft Museum

Sittensen Watermill and Handicraft Museum

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Sittensen Watermill and Handicraft Museum

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Location: Sittensen, Rotenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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2. Sittensen Mill Pond – Burgsittensen Abbey Estate loop from Kalbe

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3. Mühlenteich Sittensen – Heimathaus Sittensen loop from Tiste

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Angie P

June 21, 2020

Great parking next to the watermill, and lots of beautiful photo opportunities.

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irgendwohin 😗 🥾🚶‍♀️⛰ 🚴‍♀️

January 2, 2021

The Sittensen Crafts Museum is housed in a 16th-century watermill in the old village center of Sittensen, directly on the Oste River and the market square, not far from the church. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, a visit is not possible.

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🌍 Toschi 🐢🐌

June 7, 2021

Nice mill with adjoining pond.

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🌍 Toschi 🐢🐌

January 6, 2021

It's a truly beautiful old mill on the lake. A great starting point thanks to free parking.

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Sabine 22 🌻

January 3, 2021

When the mill in Sittensen was built has not yet been clarified exactly. It is known that the Horneburg castle man Dietrich Schulte came into their possession in 1600 through a barter with the Verden bishop Philipp Sigismund.

Originally the grinder was driven by two water wheels. However, after the building was massively enlarged in 1908, the two water wheels were replaced by turbines.

In 1984 the mill was sold to the municipality of Sittensen, which in the following years carried out a comprehensive restoration of the mill with reactivation of the use of hydropower using an undershot water wheel.

Today a craft museum has been set up in the old mill, which shows, among other things, the traditional grinding technique of the water mill. In addition, the tourist office of the Sittensen municipality is located in the building.

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🌍 Toschi 🐢🐌

January 6, 2021

Perfect starting point for a hike. The parking lot is free.

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Angie P

June 28, 2020

Great photo opportunities to tune in or end a wonderful hiking tour.

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Dolle

July 20, 2020

A craft museum has been set up in the old mill. shows the traditional grinding technique of the watermill.

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Sabine 22 🌻

August 25, 2021

The exact date of the mill in Sittensen's construction has not yet been determined. What is known is that the Horneburg castle guard Dietrich Schulte acquired it in 1600 through a barter deal with the Verden bishop, Philipp Sigismund.

More information can be found here:
tourow.de/aktivitaeten/kultur-und-kunst/muehlen-detailseite/poi/wassermuehle-sittensen.html

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Wanderklaus

November 18, 2018

Very nice old watermill in Sittensen. From here, a north path starts in the direction of Tister Bauernmoor. A parking space for 6 campers is also available.

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Team Blau Gelb

November 2, 2021

Craft museum

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Team Blau Gelb

November 2, 2021

Monument on the church forecourt

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Jörg

May 17, 2021

Very nice cuddly place. Nice park area.

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Sabine 22 🌻

August 25, 2021

Sittensen lies in the Zeven Geest in the south of the municipality, surrounded by the communities of Klein and Groß Meckelsen, Lengenbostel, Tiste, and Vierden. To the south, it borders the municipality of Hamersen and the Fintel municipality, which includes the communities of Helvesiek and Stemmen. The Oste River flows through the municipality, which once powered a watermill in the former town center. At this point, the river dams up and forms the mill pond, which is surrounded by a small park.
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D-Buddi

July 29, 2022

Here, in the middle of the town, it creates a very unique ambience.

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tberg.de

June 5, 2023

The water mill is an idyllic photo spot. Just at the end of the north path, when the evening sun illuminates the mill and the Oste.

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Wandertourist

January 22, 2023

The watermill was owned by the Verden Abbey before it came into the possession of the Schulte family in 1600. Today there is a handicraft museum in the watermill. It is a first-class photo motif and the Oste rushes loudly over a stony steep section. In addition, the old wooden bridge directly at the mill, which can also be used by traffic, is something special.

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Timo

February 21, 2024

The Börde-Sittensen North Path also runs along this route, a highly recommended hiking trail. All information about the Börde-Sittensen North Path can be found at the following link: nordwaerts.de/aktiv-entspannt/tour/nordpfad-boerde-sittensen-100258931 (as of September 10, 2025).

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Sigurd

March 3, 2024

The watermill is in Sittensen on the Oste.

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Janniend

April 7, 2024

The watermill and mill pond on the Oste are in very good condition.

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Janniend

April 7, 2024

Very beautiful watermill on the Oste.

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Janniend

April 7, 2024

Beautiful museum in the watermill building.

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Klaus 🥾🚲

September 18, 2024

Unfortunately, the museum is only open on weekends (Sat 3-5 p.m., Sun 2-6 p.m.).
The local history society that runs the museum has a website:
heimatverein-sittensen.de/pflege-alter-handwerksberufe

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