Jungfernmühle

Built in 1757, the Jungfernmühle has witnessed centuries of Berlin’s history. Originally constructed in Potsdam by the Dutch carpenter Adrian den Ouden, the Jungfernmühle initially stood near the Nauener Tor. This octagonal smock mill, Berlin’s oldest surviving windmill, later embarked on a journey. It was disassembled and transported to Rixdorf in 1860. There, on the Rollbergen, it found a temporary home. The Jungfernmühle’s story continued as it moved to its current location in Buckow in 1892. This move was orchestrated by miller Otto Wienecke, whose descendants still reside near the mill. The Jungfernmühle’s name whispers a tragic tale. Legend says the miller’s daughter perished, struck by the mill’s sails on its opening day. This tragic event led to its poignant name, Jungfernmühle, or “Maiden Mill.” The mill operated until 1980, grinding up to nine tons of grain daily after its conversion to electric power in 1926. The Jungfernmühle stands as a testament to Berlin’s resilience and its evolving landscape. Today, it anchors a charming Dutch-style neighborhood, built in 1993 to harmonize with the historic mill. Now a restaurant, the Jungfernmühle offers a unique dining experience. You can enjoy a meal surrounded by the echoes of history, a blend of old and new, rural charm against the backdrop of Gropiusstadt’s high-rises.