Bisschopsmolen

The earliest mention of this water mill on the northern arm of the Jeker River dates from the 11th century. It was then owned by Godfried van Bouillon and after his death passed into the hands of the Prince-Bishop of Liège. The alleyway Bisschopsmolengang leads you to the back of the building (wall dating from 1609), where you can view the mill’s waterwheel. In 2005, the old water mill was reunited with the adjoining traditional bakery.

If you would like to see, smell and taste the centuries-old chain of “farmer-miller-baker”, you will receive a warm welcome at the Bishop’s Mill and the adjoining traditional bakery, located on the street Stenen Brug. Here you can enjoy an authentic regional delicacy - sweet flan made from spelt – served with coffee, and also join a tour introducing you to the entire traditional process involved. In the renovated watermill, the miller grinds an ancient variety of spelt, Kollenberger Spelt, which the baker then uses to bake the most delicious and healthy types of bread and pies imaginable.
Julius Caesar first introduced spelt into the Netherlands.