Saxebro Mølle

The wind whispers tales of a time gone by, carried on the breeze that once powered this very mill. Standing before you, Saxebro Mill is a proud monument to Bornholm’s rich milling history. Built back in 1870, Saxebro was a haven of activity. The mill itself, a sturdy Dutch windmill, ground grain into flour. Next door, a bustling bakery churned out fragrant loaves of bread. It’s said that Saxebro’s cakes were so good, they reached the royal table. The bakery even supplied the royal family with layers of cake for their weddings. That’s how famous this bakery was! It’s hard to imagine the bustling activity that once filled this mill, but imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air as the blades of the windmill spun gracefully in the wind.
Saxebro was more than just a mill, though. It was a home, too. Imagine the cozy warmth of a family’s laughter echoing through the mill’s walls as the sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the flour-dusted sacks and the gleaming copper pans.
Though Saxebro’s mill wheels fell silent in 1958, the story of this incredible place is far from over. Through the years, Saxebro has faced hardship. But the mill stands tall, a testament to the perseverance of the past. And now, its future beckons. Saxebro is in the process of being brought back to life, a labor of love fuelled by the hope for a new chapter. As you stroll around Saxebro, take a moment to contemplate the mill’s legacy. Imagine the generations of bakers and millers whose lives intertwined with this very spot. Feel the wind brush past your face, and let it carry you back in time. This story, like the mill, is waiting to be written.