Norby can be explored in two different ways: through the history of Mühle Anna and through routes that place the district within longer trails. The Mühle Anna Local History Museum is located in the Norby district of Rieseby. It is housed in the listed windmill “Mühle Anna” and its outbuildings. Important for planning: admission to the local history museum is free of charge.

Mühle Anna: Museum and collection

The local history museum’s collection has strong regional connections. It includes fossils as well as stone artefacts and Stone Age finds. The collection thus brings natural history together with traces of the past from different periods. The mill itself is listed as a cultural monument: a protected building with object number 3488. For visitors interested in architectural history, the building itself is also part of the subject; the museum is housed in the protected windmill and its outbuildings. The collection and the building therefore offer different points of interest for a visit.

The mill and the vicarage: historical points of reference

The mill was originally built in Westerhever and moved to Norby near Rieseby in 1911. Its present connection to the area is therefore the result of a change of location. The vicarage in Norby, which still stands today, was completed in December 1812. These two details highlight different aspects of history: the mill’s relocation to Norby and the vicarage’s completion date. Visitors interested in local history can consider these buildings through two different questions: Where did the mill come from, and when was the vicarage completed?

Two routes with different highlights

A route from Rieseby to Ornum is about 5.5 kilometres long. It follows a walking and cycling path along the K 83 and passes the Norby district and the Anna windmill. This gives you an approximate distance and a named type of path to help with planning. If you are considering a route on foot or by bike, this is one specific option; the mill is a distinctive landmark along the route described.

The “Rieseby: Schlei & Village Idyl” route passes through Büstorf and Norby on its way back to Rieseby. Its landscape features include views of the Lindaunis Bridge, dramatic stretches of steep coastline and beech forests close to the shore. The two routes have different highlights: the route to Ornum is defined by its length and walking and cycling path, while the “Schlei & Village Idyl” route stands out for its views, coastal stretches and forests. You can weigh up the options based on whether a route with a specified distance or the described landscape impressions matter more to you.

German Mill Day on Whit Monday

German Mill Day at Mühle Anna traditionally takes place on Whit Monday. During the event, the studio in the mill house offers samples from its selection of teas, delicacies and liqueurs. This event-based culinary offering complements the themes of the museum, architectural history and routes. If you would like to travel to Norby specifically for the samples, check the date of the event.

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