On regularly held windmill baking days, you can visit the Midlum windmill free of charge and try fresh bread and butter cake from the traditional bakehouse. Together with the fieldstone church, local history museum and Hohensteinsforst nature reserve, culture and nature shape what Midlum has to offer. Deciding which themes you want your stay to focus on is a good starting point for planning.

Windmill baking days and the history of technology

The Midlum windmill is a gallery-style Dutch windmill. Built in 1857 with two grain-grinding mills and a roller mill, it is one of the few still-functioning windmills of its kind in the Cuxhaven district. Free visits are possible on regularly held windmill baking days. Fresh bread and butter cake are offered for tasting in the traditional bakehouse. If you would like to time your visit to coincide with a baking day, check the latest dates in advance.

Church and local history museum

St. Pankratius Church in Midlum is a fieldstone church whose origins date back to 1150. Inside, it has a lead baptismal font from the 14th century. The building thus brings together two distinct periods: the church’s distant origins and a historic furnishing from the Middle Ages.

The local history museum invites visitors to see the many craft, household and agricultural objects used by the people who lived here in the 19th century. Looking at these objects complements the history of the buildings and church with insights into everyday life at the time. Together with the windmill, the church and local history museum offer various starting points for a culturally focused stay.

Nature and activities in Midlum

Hohensteinsforst nature reserve is located within the Midlum district and covers around 49 hectares. When visiting, please stay on the paths and keep dogs on a leash. These rules are part of planning a visit to the nature reserve; dogs must also be kept on a leash.

Midlum’s spring-water outdoor pool invites visitors to splash, swim and use the slides every day. Facilities include a playground, two water slides, a kiosk and a swimming area. Some operating details may vary by season, so it is advisable to check the latest seasonal information before your visit.

Another way to get active is the Midlum Kneipp footbath, inspired by Sebastian Kneipp’s teachings.

Beyond Midlum: Wurster North Sea Coast

The wider Wurster North Sea Coast destination offers other distinct cultural and nature experiences. The Wurster North Sea Coast has four beaches with green vegetation. The origins of St. George’s Church in Spieka date back to 1319. In Cappel, St. Peter and Paul Church is known for its 17th-century organ by Arp Schnitger.

The Curious Shell Museum in Wremen showcases the diversity of nature through more than 3,000 shells and snail shells from around the world. The exhibits are not arranged according to scientific categories; instead, they are given names based on imaginative wordplay and the variety of their shapes. These regional examples are part of the Wurster North Sea Coast and should be distinguished from the sights in Midlum.

Plan your stay around your interests

If a baking day or the outdoor pool is important to your plans, check the latest dates or seasonal information. This lets you choose your stay based on the activities that interest you most.

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