89 Post Mill in Tüngeda

89 Post Mill in Tüngeda

Post mills are the oldest type of windmills. Today, they are primarily found in central and eastern Germany.

The name comes from the vertical main post inside the mill house, which rests on a beam cross, the „post.“

At the back of the mill, a wooden tailpole (Schiebebaum) extends outward.

Using this, the mill can be turned into the optimal wind direction.

In 1840, nine farmers from Tüngeda built the post mill.

Due to its construction, it was well suited for relocation, and in 1875, the Tüngeda post mill was moved to its current location.

It stands 16.5 meters tall and has a wingspan of 16 meters.

Mill enthusiasts dedicated themselves to its preservation and began restoration in 1984.

In 1987, the mill’s wings turned again for the first time.

Unfortunately, the grinding mechanism could not be put back into operation, but parts of the milling technology still exist.

Today, the mill rotates around its own axis once more.

Near the mill, one of the largest wind farms in Thuringia is located.

Further information

Local historian Werner Rockstuhl
Tel.: 03 62 54 / 7 13 74