Schloßmühle Bedra

Braunsbedra, Germany

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Schloßmühle Bedra is a historic watermill located in the town of Braunsbedra, in the Saalekreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Situated near the former manor of Schloss Bedra, the mill played an important role in the local agricultural economy for centuries. The site is linked closely to the history of Bedra village, which dates back to at least the 9th century with ownership changing among notable noble families such as the Knuth, Schenken von Bedra, and von Bünau.

The mill was part of the estate's infrastructure, facilitating grain processing for the manor and the surrounding community.

Over time, the area around the mill and castle underwent industrial changes including lignite mining, which transformed the landscape and led to the creation of the nearby Geisel valley Lakes. While the mill itself is no longer operational, it remains a cultural landmark representing the historical rural life and estate-based economy that shaped Braunsbedra’s development.