Haarmuhle - Ahaus

We had a fantastic cheesecake and Schwarbier lunch at this stunning old place near the Dutch border.

This place is next to the gasthof Haarmuhle, on the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The old wooden sash swings, thunders and shakes when she deals with the water. It is open to visit during the day inside and you can see the work of it. munimental... water mill nearby. A visit doesn't bring you. more than 15-30 minutes so combine it with a walk in the woods here to see half wild oxen roam free and have some food or drinks in the restaurant next door.

We surprised my mother and invited her to lunch. Hairmill is near Mama's Square. We're in time and had a nice table on the terrace outside. The staff is very friendly, tempting and the food is good. Great place for good quality at very reasonable prices.

Made a trip with family to Haarmule and spent some time walking around the old mill. The place is lovely and I'm sure in Spring / Summer it will be even prettier. There is a large open beer garden where you can have drinks or food outdoors. There is also a nice restaurant if your in the mood for something a little more substantial and for younger kids there is also an outdoor play area. Last but not least, the water wheel and river are truly beautiful and take you back in time instantly to a time when the mill was working and grinding local grains.

This is a great place to use as a base for a day walking in the local woods. We go here oftenwith visitors if we want to spend a bit of time outdoors. Nothing extreme, but nice walking, meeting the highlander oxen that roam sort of free in neighbouring nature reserve. After the walk, have a sit down outside (weather allowing) or inside and enjoy good quality, reasonable priced local meals with a beer or softdrink. This place is well worth including in your schedule. Note however, it is VERY popular in weekends, especially when the weather is good. This does affect the speed of service (But not of the quality of the food they send out, as far as I can tell). Take your time, relax and enjoy the huger chestnut trees under which the main outdoor seeting area is located.