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The 16th century mill is located in the heart of the Merian Gardens. Although grain has not been ground here for a long time, the water-powered mill wheel is still in regular operation.

The 16th century mill is located in the heart of the Merian Gardens. Although grain has not been ground here for a long time, the water-powered mill wheel is still in regular operation.

The historic building in the hamlet of Brüglingen on the outskirts of Basel now houses the mill museum with a small exhibition on the history of milling. The mill was in full operation until the 1950s. In the milling room, one can easily imagine how wheat, spelt and rye were milled in Christoph Merian's time. The heart of the museum is the heavy water wheel and its impressive wooden and steel drive mechanism, which is still fully functional today. Twice a month the miller starts the historic water wheel. He explains the impressive mechanics and sends you back into the exciting history of the mill with his stories.

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The Merian Gardens offer inspiring work spaces for seminars, conferences, retreats, workshops for different group sizes, only a short tram ride away from the SBB railway station. Even the short walk to the venue in the middle of the gardens helps to leave the hectic pace of the city behind. The Villa Merian provides coffee, snacks and a lunch break.

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Lehmhaus

Concert 120
Seminar 30
Banquet 100
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Orangerie

Concert 50
Seminar 22
Banquet 22
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Villa Merian (3 seminar rooms)

Concert 16
Seminar 16
Banquet 16
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Merian Gärten Brüglingen
Vorder Brüglingen 5
4052  Basel
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)61 319 97 80
info@meriangaerten.ch
meriangärten.ch
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Merian Gärten Brüglingen
Vorder Brüglingen 5
4052 Basel
Phone  +41 (0)61 319 97 80
meriangärten.ch
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