Pudagla windmill

The Pudagla windmill, first mentioned in 1693, is a restored landmark of the region.

Today, visitors can tour the fully functional mill in the hinterland of the Kaiserbäder and take part in regular mill action days, as well as eat fresh bread from the clay oven. The Pudagla windmill, first mentioned in 1693, is an outstanding testimony to the region's mill history. In 1779, master miller Jacob Schmidt bought the mill and all the land from his stepfather for 1000 thalers. The mill had a rye mill and a grist tamper. Until 1810, milling was compulsory, which meant that all farmers in the region had to have their grain milled in Pudagla. Grinding ceased in 1937, but the mill remained in the possession of the Schmidt family until 1986 and was used as a vacation home from the 1960s onwards. In 1996, the municipality of Pudagla took over the mill to save it from decay. After a long struggle for funding, the comprehensive restoration began in 1997. The mill was dismantled into its individual parts, inspected, numbered and restored by the mill construction company Möller in Westphalia. It returned to Pudagla in October 1997 and was ceremoniously reopened on October 25. Since 1998, the mill has been fully functional again thanks to a new grinding gear. Every year, 4 mill action days are held where visitors can experience the impressive mill technology in action. In 2000, a clay baking oven was built, which is also used for these events. The "Friends of the Pudagla windmill" association has been working to preserve the mill since 2001. The most recent renovation projects include the replacement of a pair of sails in 2023 after storm damage. The new mill barn was inaugurated in October 2024. This allowed us to expand the exhibition space and provide our visitors with better weather protection. In addition to daily opening hours from May to October, the association regularly offers project days for school classes and guided tours for groups The Pudagla trestle windmill is an important monument to pre-industrial mill technology and offers visitors fascinating insights into the milling trade of bygone times.

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Fishing ponds Pudagla

● Pudagla

Fishing ponds are located in the beautiful countryside near Pudagla. Two ponds located in beautiful natural surroundings on the edge of Pudagla invite you to fish, relax and unwind. The artificial waters are home to fine fish species such as salmon, golden trout, rainbow trout and char. Group events such as day or night fishing are possible by prior arrangement. Cyclists, hikers and nature lovers are also welcome to recharge their batteries with a small snack.

Sleeping

Accommodations auf Usedom

Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region

Hotel

A-ROSA Strandidyll Heringsdorf

● Seebad Heringsdorf

In the middle of a beautiful park, the 4-star superior A-ROSA Strandidyll in Heringsdorf welcomes you with Mediterranean flair and warm hospitality. Separated only by the promenade from the 42 km long sandy beach on the island of Usedom, the hotel is just a few meters from the Heringsdorf pier.

Vacation rental

Ackerbürgerei Lassan

● Lassan

The Ackerbürgerei is located in Lassan's old town, close to the harbor. Surrounded by an enclosed garden, there are 6 friendly rooms and 7 vacation apartments for singles, small and large families in two houses, a sauna and a tiny restaurant with tasty regional and vegetarian dishes. We are also happy to serve you breakfast there (buffet).

Accommodation

Aeronauticon

● Anklam

Everything that flies - from seeds to high-tech airplanes - is the subject of the Aeronauticon, a museum park for looking, playing and learning at Anklam airfield.

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