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Zwaantje, Polder windmill in Nijemirdum, Netherlands.

The Zwaantje windmill stands as a grondzeiler type structure with four sails, constructed to manage water levels in the surrounding agricultural fields.

This windmill received the Rijksmonument status, marking its importance in the water management system that shaped the Frisian landscape over centuries.

The mill maintains its original mechanical components, demonstrating the technical achievements of Dutch water management engineering through the generations.

Visitors can reach the windmill through local roads in Nijemirdum, with designated parking spaces available near the structure for convenient access.

The location at coordinates 52.8490599, 5.5736918 positions this mill within a network of water management structures across the Frisian countryside.

Location: Gaasterlân-Sleat

GPS coordinates: 52.84906,5.57369

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:41

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