De Verwachting, Corn and mustard mill in Hollum, Netherlands
De Verwachting is a working mill with four sails and a thatched roof mounted on a three-story brick base in Hollum. It grinds grain and produces mustard using traditional methods that have been part of the island's production for generations.
An earlier mill building operated on this site from 1840 until 1949 for grain milling. The current structure was rebuilt in 1988 to continue the island's milling heritage into modern times.
The mill produces multiple mustard varieties using recipes specific to the island, which are sold in local shops and remain part of the region's food identity. Visitors can observe how these products connect to daily life on Ameland and reflect traditional island tastes.
Visitors can watch grain grinding and mustard production taking place during your visit. It is helpful to check opening times in advance and wear suitable clothing for moving through the mill's interior spaces.
The mill sat inactive for several decades before being revived and now continues to produce grain products and mustard each day. This restoration shows how an older structure was brought back to active production for the community.
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