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Windmill Tündern Association

Preserving history. Together.

A landmark since 1883 – with your help, for the future too.

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Our Mission

We are a dedicated community of heritage preservationists, craftsmen, and mill enthusiasts committed to preserving this unique cultural heritage. The Tündern Windmill, built in 1883, is one of the last witnesses of traditional milling craftsmanship in our region.

NDR Report: New Sails for the Windmill

NDR report: Old windmill near Hameln gets new sails NDR Hallo Niedersachsen — Watch on ndr.de →

Restoration

Renovation and restoration of the Tündern Windmill — 2025 to 2026

2025 — Without sails

The Plan

  • Commissioning an expert assessment of the scope and costs of the necessary work
  • Funding applications to potential grant providers
  • Tendering of construction work and quotations
  • Quotation for the replacement of the mill sails
2026 — With new sails

How It Went

  • Removal of the old sails late June/early July 2025
  • Scaffolding of the windmill in July 2025
  • Removal of the old plaster
  • Repair of damaged areas in the masonry
  • Application of new plaster from September 2025
  • Renewal of the paintwork
  • Installation of the new sails in March 2026
What's Still to Come

What's Still to Come

  • Preparation and maintenance of the outdoor area
  • Construction of sanitary facilities
  • Repairs and renovation of the windmill interior
  • Development of an educational concept for guided visits
  • Offering guided tours

Supported by

European Union City of Hameln Hameln-Pyrmont District German Foundation for Monument Protection Calenberg-Grubenhagen Landschaft

"Those who preserve the past shape the future."

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