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Danish Windmills

Denmark’s landscape features a diverse array of historic windmills, ranging from the 17th-century post mill Bechs Mølle—the country's oldest—to the unique heather-covered Grønnestrand Mill. This collection highlights functional Dutch smock mills like Kastelsmøllen and national landmarks such as Dybbøl Mølle. These structures showcase architectural evolution from traditional timber frames to masonry tower mills, with many now restored to working order or serving as local history museums.

Danish Windmills — Kartta

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Kastelsmøllen

Historic Dutch smock windmill from 1847 previously used for grain milling, still functional and occasionally open.

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Bechs Mølle

Bechs Mølle is a post mill located in Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm. Built in 1629, it is the oldest standing windmill in Denmark.

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Refsbøl Mølle

A ground-standing Dutch windmill built in 1884 to replace an earlier structure. It features a unique drive-through design.

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Aarsdale Windmill

Aarsdale Windmill is a smock windmill located on a hilltop on the southern fringe of Aarsdale, 3 kilometres south of Svaneke on the Danish…

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Grønnestrand Mill

The sole heather-covered mill in Denmark. Carefully restored, now serves as a reminder of region's history.

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Højer Mølle

One of Northern Europe’s tallest smock mills, this historic structure in Southern Jutland houses a museum focused on local milling technology and marshland history.

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Vejle Vindmølle

A Dutch-style tower mill with a gallery that serves as a landmark in Vejle, housing exhibitions on the city's history.

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Vestervig Klostermølle

A ground-standing Dutch windmill located in the vicinity of the historic Vestervig Church.

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Heltborg Mølle

A ground-standing Dutch windmill situated near Hurup in the Thy region.

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Nybøl Mølle

A masonry tower mill that replaced an original 17th-century post mill on the Sundeved peninsula.

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Dybbøl Mølle

A Dutch smock mill and Danish national symbol built in 1744. Rebuilt several times after wartime destruction, it now serves as a museum.

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Lindelse Mølle

A historic windmill located in Lindelse on the island of Langeland.

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Ejegod Mølle

A preserved historic windmill located in Nykøbing Falster.

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Sillerup Mølle

A tower mill built in 1859 with a gallery, distinguished by its white-plastered and whitewashed masonry.

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Majbølle Mølle

Majbølle Mølle is a smock mill at Majbølle, Denmark which was built in 1896 and has been restored to working order.

Ramloser / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gammel Rye Mølle

A Dutch windmill in Skanderborg Municipality that forms part of a local museum complex.

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Vennebjerg Mølle

A ground-standing Dutch windmill located near Lønstrup, offering views of the nearby Vennebjerg Church.

Lorie Shaull / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Egeskov Mølle

Built between 1848 and 1855, this mill on the island of Funen remained in operation until 1949.

Szymon Nitka / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Svanemøllen

Svanemøllen is a wooden smock mill located just west of Svaneke on the Danish island of Bornholm.

Tomasz Sienicki / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Dorf Vindmølle

Part of a unique site in Vendsyssel that features both a historic windmill and a watermill in the same location.

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