This mill is a stone-built ground-sailer, of the external-rotor type. The sails are raised from the ground floor and set to the wind from the outside using a winding mechanism. With a span of 26.5 metres, it's one of the largest mills in the country.
To get from the field to the baker, grain travels a long way. The millers of In Stormen Sterk let you experience why this is necessary and how it is done with all your senses. Come see, feel, smell, hear, taste, and immerse yourself in an ancient but fascinating world. Afterwards, that sandwich, roll or baguette taste even better!
The volunteer millers open the In Stormen Sterk mill to visitors and enthusiastically share info about the mill and the process of grinding grain.
Visiting the mill
The mill is open every last Sunday of the month.
- Molenstraat in Gierle
- From April to September, from 10:00 to 17:00.
- From October to March, from 13:00 to 17:00.
Lille Tourism Association has created a mill walk on the Kempen Beemden numbered-node trail network that connects Lille's two mills, The Slagmolen and the In Stormen Sterk grain mill. You can find it at the bottom of this page.
Interested in becoming a miller?
The Living Mills NPO (Levende Molens vzw) is organising a miller and mill guide training course for the 23rd time. More information can be found on their website.
