The Wijmarse Watermill - Arcen

The Wijmar Water Mill used to consist of two floors. The front part near the north facade housed the corn mill and the rear part along the stream housed the oil mill. At the beginning of the 19th century an extension with a third storey took place.

At the end of World War I, the mill fell out of use. In the fall of 1944, the mill was again a target, this time for British artillery. The mill was severely damaged. In the years that followed, the remains fell further and further into disrepair, until in 1978 Stichting Het Limburgs Landschap became manager of the castle, estate and water mill. In 1980, mill enthusiasts began to restore the mill building. Meanwhile, Stichting Behoud Watermolen Arcen was founded. Together with an architectural firm, a complete restoration plan was drawn up in 1985. The castle was completed first; then the watermill followed.

On May 27, 1993, the watermill was put back into use as a grinding corn mill. Grain distillery De IJsvogel moved into the building. The Schenkerij serves home-brewed gin, herbal bitters and liqueurs. But also a large assortment of coffee and tea variations, flan and various lunch dishes. During a guided tour, you will take a walk through the mill with the guide. The guide will be happy to tell you more about the work of the miller and stoker.