Kaleko Mølle

VISIT DENMARK’S OLDEST AND MOST CHARMING WATER MILL

Perfect for a cosy family outing.

In the idyllic and hilly landscape of Southern Funen, you will find the oldest running water mill in Denmark, with roots dating back to the 1400s. The last miller left the premises in 1912 and since then, the thatched buildings have functioned as a museum. Every year, the mill and its scenic surroundings delight visitors of all ages with their unique charm.

Although the mill’s museum and café are closed for the season from mid-August to mid-June, the idyllic surroundings are still freely accessible. You can explore the mill from the outside, the old farm buildings and the mill pond. Why not try out the various outdoor activities too? Bring a picnic basket and enjoy an outing in the company of this proud old lady.

THE MINIATURE MODEL

Would you like to operate a water mill yourself? In cooperation with KAMI, a local steel company, Øhavsmuseet has created a mini model, enabling ‘engineers’ of all ages to explore, how the machinery works. The new activity at Kaleko Mølle is available all year. Turn the wheel, and the model will demonstrate exactly how the old millwork has produced hydro power throughout centuries, providing bread on the table for the community.

READ THE SIGNS

Kaleko water mill is much more than just a mill. Throughout the years, the miller household was also farming the land and keeping livestock. With the new signs, you can learn more about the design and use of every building. If you close your eyes, you may even sense the smell of thrested grain, hear the pigs grunt and visualise the farmers’ horse carts passing by.

DISCOVER WATER’S WAY

Invite your kids on an adventure where you can explore Water’s Way with its hydropower lab and two hiking trails, designed for little feet. If you follow the ‘happy drop’ signs in blue or green, the trail will lead you to the lake “Sundet” or to the sea. Start at Kaleko Mølle and let the expedition begin.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

This year’s summer season is now over, but you are more than welcome to visit the picturesque surroundings, the miniature model and the activities of “Water’s Way”. In June, 2027, you will again be able to visit our cosy café that also houses a small exhibition of elves and items from the Danish TV production “Nissebanden” – a popular Christmas tale for kids with outdoor footage from the mill.

Also the changing workshops that create traditional craft from the good old days will open their doors. Watch the woodturner, the woolmaker or the bookbinder keeping the old skills alive. When farmers came to the mill, they were offered a schnapps or two, while waiting for their grain to be ground. Our local Faaborg Snapselaug proudly demonstrates how the herbal liquor was made.

HOME OF A MILLER

If you visit during next summer, the mill house will again be open to public, displaying a miller’s home as it looked one hundred years ago. Get an insight into the life of a working mill from the days when mills played a central role in Danish industry.