--- title: Mills festival 2024 url: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430111812/mills-festival-2024.html" description: "Almost everyone knows the famous children's song: \"The mill clatters by the rustling brook – Clippity Clapp!\" – This year the mills are clattering again in Ebenau! On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the \"Waschlmühle\" in Ebenau will host the lively mill festival, celebrating its 11th edition. The official start is at 9 a.m. with the opening shooting of the Prangerschützen Ebenau. Afterwards, a diverse program awaits visitors. Among other events, there will be a morning pint with the traditional music band of Ebenau, a performance by the folk costume association, air rifle shooting with a prize draw, and milling demonstrations at the \"Waschlmühle.\" There is also a colorful children's program planned for the little guests – bouncy castle and target spraying at the festival tent, gingerbread decorating, crafting of waterwheels, children's guided tour along the fairy tale path…Additionally, there will be carriage rides to the \"Natural Monument Plötz\" and to the \"Pertillmühle.\" The \"Natural Monument Plötz,\" which is also great for hiking, and the surrounding area of Ebenau will have the mills open for visits. Various music groups will perform at the mills. The \"Museum im Fürstenstöckl\" will also be open for guided tours. The local innkeepers and associations will ensure that guests are well-fed with delicious treats.The festival program in detail:9 a.m. festival mass at the Waschlmühle and opening shooting event by the Ebenauer PrangerschützenFollowing that, morning pint with the music band Ebenau11 & 3 p.m. guided tour of the Museum im Fürstenstöckl, meeting point at the Waschlmühle11 a.m. to 1 p.m. crafting of waterwheels at the Waschlmühle11 a.m. to 6 p.m. milling demonstrations at the Waschlmühle11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open singing with the \"Rund ums Jahr\" choir at the Pertillmühle11 a.m. to 6 p.m. gingerbread water wheels decorating at the Padinger confectionery by the municipal office1 p.m. to 2 p.m. children's guided tour along the fairy tale path on the theme of hunting, meeting point at the Waschlmühle1 p.m. & 3 p.m. performance by the folk costume association Ebenau at the Plötz (parking)2 p.m. guided tour of the historical tunnel, meeting point at the Waschlmühle2 p.m. to 4 p.m. air rifle shooting with prize draw at the fire station3 p.m. to 4 p.m. stories for children at the Waschlmühle Concerts at the Waschlmühle (fire station): 1 p.m. Ebenauer Dance Musicfrom 6 p.m. EEE - Erotik Echo EbenauFurthermore: bouncy castle at the festival tent & horse-drawn carriage to the Natural Monument Plötz & to the PertillmühleMills have always been of great importance to Ebenau, as grain cultivation played a significant role in the self-sufficient farming economy of the area. The first references to a mill date back to 1336. Since the beginning of the 1960s, grain cultivation has practically disappeared due to the specialization in grassland, dairy, and cattle farming. Nevertheless, the mills have been well preserved or restored over time and can be visited on selected occasions, such as the mill festival on August 15. There are also demonstration events where the mills can be operated and admired, upon prior registration. The mill circular hiking trail invites exploration, starting at the Waschlmühle, leading to the Natural Monument Plötz.Admission to the mill festival in Ebenau is free; alternative date in case of bad weather: Sunday, August 16, 2026." image: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/fuschlseeregion/Logos/Logo_Fuschlseeregion_Salzkammergut.png" date: 2012-06-11 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Mills festival 2024 Mills festival 2024 ===================== 15.08.2026 / 09:00- 09:00 Ebenau, Waschlmühle Kulinarisches, Musikveranstaltung, Kulinarisches Fest, Sonstige Musikveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/383785/47709FFB854E6D34313427A07812D237E865599FA3624053FA41F5F56ABC687D/waschlmuehle-neue-muehlraeder.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/256287/8DE8C52CF104E6CF317544B38E26046C7ADC76AB8D95F9E463D7013DCF0EB83C/musik-muehle.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/256288/1593052EC916E8C6D6CBAC7884E417B011AD67FE5583DDE804566DA2BC536A86/kutsche.jpg) © Open copyright © (c) TVB Fuschlseeregion Ortsbüro Ebenau Close copyright [ ![A traditional wooden house with a white lower part in a green landscape. 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Free entry Florianstraße 5323 Ebenau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Florianstra%C3%9Fe%2C%205323%20Ebenau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Florianstra%C3%9Fe%2C%205323%20Ebenau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.793186187744&lon=13.172789573669&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- ***Almost everyone knows the famous children's song: "The mill clatters by the rustling brook – Clippity Clapp!" – This year the mills are clattering again in Ebenau! On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the "Waschlmühle" in Ebenau will host the lively mill festival, celebrating its 11th edition.*** The official start is at 9 a.m. with the opening shooting of the Prangerschützen Ebenau. Afterwards, a diverse program awaits visitors. Among other events, there will be a morning pint with the traditional music band of Ebenau, a performance by the folk costume association, air rifle shooting with a prize draw, and milling demonstrations at the "Waschlmühle." There is also a colorful children's program planned for the little guests – bouncy castle and target spraying at the festival tent, gingerbread decorating, crafting of waterwheels, children's guided tour along the fairy tale path… Additionally, there will be carriage rides to the "Natural Monument Plötz" and to the "Pertillmühle." The "Natural Monument Plötz," which is also great for hiking, and the surrounding area of Ebenau will have the mills open for visits. Various music groups will perform at the mills. The "Museum im Fürstenstöckl" will also be open for guided tours. The local innkeepers and associations will ensure that guests are well-fed with delicious treats. **The festival program in detail:** 9 a.m. festival mass at the Waschlmühle and opening shooting event by the Ebenauer Prangerschützen Following that, morning pint with the music band Ebenau 11 & 3 p.m. guided tour of the Museum im Fürstenstöckl, meeting point at the Waschlmühle 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. crafting of waterwheels at the Waschlmühle 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. milling demonstrations at the Waschlmühle 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open singing with the "Rund ums Jahr" choir at the Pertillmühle 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. gingerbread water wheels decorating at the Padinger confectionery by the municipal office 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. children's guided tour along the fairy tale path on the theme of hunting, meeting point at the Waschlmühle 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. performance by the folk costume association Ebenau at the Plötz (parking) 2 p.m. guided tour of the historical tunnel, meeting point at the Waschlmühle 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. air rifle shooting with prize draw at the fire station 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. stories for children at the Waschlmühle Concerts at the Waschlmühle (fire station): 1 p.m. Ebenauer Dance Music from 6 p.m. EEE - Erotik Echo Ebenau Furthermore: bouncy castle at the festival tent & horse-drawn carriage to the Natural Monument Plötz & to the Pertillmühle Mills have always been of great importance to Ebenau, as grain cultivation played a significant role in the self-sufficient farming economy of the area. The first references to a mill date back to 1336. Since the beginning of the 1960s, grain cultivation has practically disappeared due to the specialization in grassland, dairy, and cattle farming. Nevertheless, the mills have been well preserved or restored over time and can be visited on selected occasions, such as the mill festival on August 15. There are also demonstration events where the mills can be operated and admired, upon prior registration. The mill circular hiking trail invites exploration, starting at the Waschlmühle, leading to the Natural Monument Plötz. **Admission to the mill festival in Ebenau is free; alternative date in case of bad weather: Sunday, August 16, 2026.** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ortsbüro Ebenau** Messingstraße 29, 5323 Ebenau Phone[+43 6226 838461](tel:+436226838461) E-Mail[ebenau@fuschlseeregion.com](#mailto) Web[www.fuschlseeregion.com](http://www.fuschlseeregion.com) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Waschlmühle** Florianstraße, 5323 Ebenau Phone [+43 6221 7221](tel:+4362217221) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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