Bagenbjerg Mill

Bagenbjerg Mill is privately owned and only open to groups by appointment.

History of the mill

The mill was built on this site way back in 1860. It was of medium size with a windbreak of only 30 cubits, and originally the mill had sails and the yaw was manual. Originally, the inward-sloping part of the mill was built of beams covered with reeds, which were later replaced with boards and roofing felt. Around 1960, when the mill needed somewhat costly repairs, wind power was abandoned in favour of electricity.

Bagenbjerg Mill was the last of the Langeland mills still used for its original purpose. Until 1981, milling was carried out here.

A new owner took over Bagenbjerg mill in 1982 by chance. After an exhibition at the town hall in Langeland, Ole Petersen overheard that the mill was for sale and could be bought cheaply. Since the acquisition, the new owner has made several restorations to the mill, including a new hat in 2009.

In 2021, the owner received an award for ‘many years of thorough and loving restoration and maintenance’ from Langeland Municipality and the Conservation Association for Langeland and Strynø.

The mill is privately owned and can only be seen from a distance.

The mill is happy to show and tell a good story, but only by appointment.