Danish Mill Day 2026

Skjern Vindmølle Danish Windmill Day on June 21!

Water mills, windmills, stamp mills, post mills, treadmills… Not all mills are created equal, and on Sunday, June 21, you can explore several different types and learn all about the fascinating, 1,000-year history of mills. Ringkøbing Fjord Museums is marking the day at Skjern Vindmølle, where our volunteer millers are ready to show off the mill.

Skjern Vindmølle
Using wind energy is nothing new in Denmark—in fact, people have been harnessing the power of the wind since the Middle Ages. Skjern Vindmølle undergone several years of careful restoration, and a handful of local volunteers, trained in the intricate art of windmills, are happy to show off the beautiful Dutch windmill and share its fascinating history.

Danish Mill Day
Danish Mill Day is a national holiday during which many of the country’s water and windmills are open to the public. Denmark isn’t the only country that celebrates Mill Day; several other European countries also observe Mill Day during this time. The Danish Mill Association is the organization behind this national day.

Practical information

Location: Marupvej 25A, 6900 Skjern

Date: Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Admission: Free