Odilien Mill, Göttingen

The Odilienmühle or Kleine Mühle in Göttingen's old town was built in the 12th century.

The mill was first mentioned in a document in 1305 in a letter from Duke Albrecht the Fearful. In the letter, the duke granted the town the right of the mills. At that time the mill was owned by the Lords of Adelebsen. In 1371 it was bought by the city of Göttingen.

The mill is located on the Leine Canal and lay outside the old wall fortifications. It was not until the construction of the wall fortifications that it was included in the city's fortifications from 1541 and was thus able to secure the supply of the population in times of war. The mill was continuously leased by the city of Göttingen. In the 14th century, the annual rent was about 18 marks.

The present mill building dates from 1766/67, the technology is about a century younger. After several reconstructions, the mill was partially in operation until 1945.

The current owner renovated the building in 2005/06. The mill wheel was also restored with the financial participation of the city of Göttingen and made to turn again, but without a connection to the former mill technology inside the building. Today, the listed building houses a restaurant and offices.