History
1570
First mention of the mill on records – Gregor Götze approached the Elector of Saxony on 28th of August and claimed that his Spouse had inherited the mill from her blissful grandparents and rightful parents and how he had acquired her from his brothers in-law 37 years prior for 100 Groschen. After the death of his wife the ownership was transferred to him and his children, so that the mill was for one and a half century in peaceful possession of the family. According to this mention the mill was probably founded at around 1400.
from 1812
The mill remained in uninterrupted possession of the family Kunze until 1984
1917
termination of the mill work and exclusive use as a licensed house
around 1950
Ending of the restoration, termination of all initiatives for preservation
1st May 1985
purchase of the Zschoner Mühle by Mr. Thomas Winkler with the aim of creating living spaces and commercially using the inner courtyard on a small scale and also to use it for a circle of close friends. Demolition of the derelict stables and extensions etc. Start of the reconstructions and renovation works.
1988
Elena Schälike, the then-companion of Thomas Winkler takes over the economic management of the reconstruction and later of the restaurant.
1990
The fall of the Berlin wall causes a necessity for conceptional reconsideration. Development of numerous ideas for the later use of the Zschoner Mühle.
May 1991
Fitting of the then biggest
working waterwheel in saxony,
entry into operation of the
beer garden.
Manisfestation of the concept
for the cultural use.
Start of a small cultural company.
March 1993
Founding of the charitable booster society "Förderverein Zschoner Mühle e.V"
Start of regular events
April 1994
Public opening of the mill gears for viewing.
from September 1994
Demolition of the decrepit
barn for the authentic
reconstruction with stage.
And this is how the mill presents itself today as
Restaurant
with 5 dining rooms,
even making it into the
top 10 in Dresden in Marcellino's Restaurant report
Museum
with its in Germany unique old German mill mechanism
Cultural Site
with regular puppet theatre, cinema, workshops,
minor arts and open-air-events