Day trip to the Eifel

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Announcement: Brewery beer garden and brewery grill are open!

New opening of the brewery grill in Birgel
The new brewery grill for off-site sales is open and tempting with crispy chicken, juicy chops and delicious potato pancakes with applesauce. The absolute novelty in our area far and wide.
Opening hours brewery grill: Daily from 11:00 to 21:00

Opening of the season of the brewery beer gates
Our new covered brewery beer garden attracts visitors to Birgel even on rainy days. Our home-brewed beer (Helles and Weizen) and delicious food invite you to stay.
Opening hours: Daily from 11:00 to 22:00
No table reservations and no card payment are possible.
The brewery team is looking forward to your visit!

Reopening of the Historic Water Mill
The complete reopening of the historic water mill including overnight stays is planned for Easter 2023 . We will inform you about further partial openings in the course of the year at this point. We are happy to accept any bookings for the period from 07.04.2023 again as of now. (Weddings, birthday parties, family celebrations, group travel). The best way to reach us is by email or on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by telephone on +49 6597 92820

We continue to look forward to your support:
Orders in the online shop (are possible again)
Donate to our donation account
Beer sale on site
(Sales times: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

As one of the most popular holiday destinations in Germany, the Eifel is not only well suited for a longer stay, a day trip to the Eifel is also definitely worthwhile. You can’t miss the watermill in Birgel on such an excursion – it offers its guests a variety of exciting events and is at the same time a good starting point for excursions into the beautiful nature.

For nature lovers, for example, the water mill offers guided hikes to worthwhile destinations in the vicinity. One of the most beautiful destinations that you can discover on a day trip to the Eifel is the volcanic garden – after all, the Eifel is known for its volcanic activities and their evidence. However, beautiful waterfalls and ice caves are also waiting for the visitor here, in short: the Eifel is a real Mecca for all nature lovers.
However, you don’t even have to leave the walls of the watermill to have an exciting holiday day. For groups, it offers special adventure days that are perfectly organized and fun for young and old. This day usually begins with a tour of the exciting water mill; During this tour you get to know the bakery as well as the flour mill, the sawmill and the old forge. In the mustard mill, on the other hand, you can watch how the traditional Eifel mustard is made and, if you wish, you can also participate in the production yourself.
The numerous products produced in the watermill in Birgel are also suitable souvenirs for loved ones at home.
Of course, physical well-being is not neglected on such an adventure day in the watermill. At lunch, which is included in the price for the adventure day, delicious typical regional specialties are served. Shredded mills or mustard crust roast are among the clear favorites with holidaymakers.

If, after an eventful day at the watermill, you decide to stay a day or two longer, you will find picturesque accommodation in stylishly furnished rooms here. In the cozy beds you can relax and prepare for a new adventure in the Eifel.