Højer Mill
on the edge of the marsh
Open today10am - 5pm
Discover
Højer Mill
Located in the charming village of Højer, just on the edge of the Wadden Sea National Park, Højer Mill offers a unique museum experience. You are invited to explore the fascinating story of life shaped by the marshlands and the Wadden Sea.
Step inside the old mill and learn about traditional milling work. From the gallery of the mill, you can enjoy stunning views across Højer and the vast flat landscapes stretching towards the Wadden Sea.
Don’t miss a visit to the café in the mill house, where you can enjoy a selection of traditional Danish cakes – a perfect treat after your journey through history and nature.
Mill, Museum,
and Marsh
At a height of twenty-two metres, Højer Mill is one of the tallest Dutch-style mills in Northern Europe. Most of the mill’s original features have been preserved, giving you the opportunity to experience how the mill once operated and learn about traditional milling methods.
The former grain store is now used for exhibitions, where you can learn about the landscape and geography of the Tønder Marsh and gain insight into the function of dykes, locks, canals, and pumping stations.
In the Mill’s Climate Lab, you can step into an interactive universe where you can create your own version of the Tønder Marsh and attempt to deal with the challenges it presents. The exhibition also features stories from the Wadden Sea region not only in Denmark but also from the Netherlands and Germany.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Here you will find all the practical information you need to plan your visit at Højer Mill. If you have any further questions, you are always welcome to write to us at hoejer@msj.dk
Opening hours
April - October:
Monday - Sunday 10am - 5pm
The kitchen closes at 4.30pm
November - March:
Closed
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket desk or in advance at the online ticket shop
Adults: DKK 85
Children (under 18): free
Students: 20% off
Club members: free
Groups of 10 or more: 20% off per person
Holiday Pass
Discover the other museums of Museum Sønderjylland. With the Holiday Pass you have unlimited access to the ten museums of Museum Sønderjylland within fourteen days.
Holiday Pass: DKK 185
Parking
There are limited parking spaces by the mill, and at the local supermarket nearby
There are parking spaces for coaches in Margrethevej to the west of the mill.
Food and drink
The cozy café sells a selection of excellent homemade and typical local cakes and snacks.
You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and eat it in the museum grounds.
Accessibility
The interior of Højer Windmill has remained practically intact, with the original equipment and furnishings including the steep staircase linking the six floors, which renders the mill difficult to access for guests with reduced mobility. There is no outside ramp for wheelchair users.
The largest of the former grain store is fully accessible, and a lift provides access to the first floor.
A ramp ensures wheelchair users access to both the café and the museum shop
Infants
The outdoor grounds of the museum are accessible with a pram.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer baby changing facilities.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed inside the museum, but are welcome in the grounds if kept on a leash.
Please remember to pick up after your dog.
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome inside the museum.
Guided tours
During opening hours on weekdays: DKK 850 + entrance fee.
During opening hours at weekends: DKK 1350 + entrance fee.
Inquiries regarding booking of guided tours, please contact hoejer@msj.dk.
Please notice that you have to book your guided tour 3 weeks before.
Childcare institutions and educational establishments can visit the museum on their own and free of charge (although prior booking is required).
Charming café
and mill garden
After your visit to the mill and exhibitions, indulge in local, delicious food and drinks at the museum café located in the mill house.
One of the highlights of the museum café is the daily freshly-baked selection of Danish cakes. You can enjoy your cake and coffee in the café or in the charming mill garden.
A variety of light snacks is also available.
Don’t forget to stop by the museum shop, which offers a tempting selection of items, ranging from local ceramics and crafts to recipe books and regional produce.
