It can be seen from afar - the "Jan Wind" windmill in Etelsen.
The Etelser windmill "Jan Wind" is the largest gallery windmill in the area at just under 23 meters. It was built in 1871 by Johann Christian Cordes and his wife Marie by the master builder Albert Masemann (plaque above the entrance). As early as 1862, the Etelser farmer Rosebrock applied for a license for a grain windmill. The application was rejected. After the Kingdom of Hanover became Prussian in 1866, the Minister for Trade and Industry granted the application in 1871. A wind rose soon replaced the codend; the sails were replaced by blinds. From 1904, a diesel engine supported the windmills. From 1928, only motor power was used for grinding. After the Second World War, the sails and gear train were dismantled in 1950 and the interior was completely redesigned with a double roller mill and silos in the upper section. In 1993, a support group acquired the dilapidated building. They handed it over to the Etelsen - Cluvenhagen - Hagen-Grinden village association, which renovated the mill. In 1996, the mill was given a gallery again and when the renovation work was completed in 1999, the sails were turning again. The mill takes its name from the master miller Johann Bischoff, who was known as "Jan Wind".
The Etelser Mühle now houses an exhibition of old craft tools and household items on two floors. Heiner Königsfeld runs the "Museum up'n Böhn" here. The handicraft objects on display illustrate the world of work, such as peat cutting, dairy farming or domestic slaughtering, some of which took place up to 100 years ago. There is also a small hairdressing salon. Agricultural equipment and vehicles can be seen outside. Various activities take place in and around the mill several times a year. These include plant flea markets, exhibitions, cultural events and mill days.
Civil wedding ceremonies can be held in the beautiful ambience of the mill (information: Langwedel registry office, tel. 04232-3911).
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