In 2013, Linnepe celebrated 700 years of mill history, as historical documents show that a functioning Kornmühle was already in operation in the village—named after the small Linnepe River—as early as 1313.
For centuries, the Wälter family operated this mill. In addition, they opened a restaurant next door in 1932, which is still in operation today.
After electricity had replaced water power, the mill building was demolished in 1953.
In 2020, the current mill owner, Rolf Wälter, rebuilt the former mill building based on only a few surviving drawings. “Whether it was rubble stone, floor paving, or old millstones, we reused a great many of the materials that were still available during construction. The half-timbering and bricks are new, but they’ve been crafted with such artisanal precision that they reflect the mill’s former state as faithfully as possible. The waterwheel will soon be driving a power generator again.”
An adjacent pond with pike, carp, and sturgeon completes the idyllic scene right in the heart of Linnepe.
