De Zoeker, Oil windmill at Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
The De Zoeker windmill stands tall with its wooden structure and rotating sails, processing various seeds into oil using traditional grinding mechanisms.
Originally constructed in 1672 as an oil mill in Zaandijk, the structure underwent multiple transformations, including a period as a paint mill in 1891.
The mill represents Dutch industrial heritage through its traditional oil production methods, contributing to the preservation of historical milling techniques.
Visitors can access De Zoeker by taking a 17-minute train ride from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, followed by a walking path.
In 1958, engineers moved the entire 18-ton top section of the mill across railway lines and water to reach its current location.
Location: Zaanstad
Address: Kalverringdijk 31 1509BT 1509BT
GPS coordinates: 52.47583,4.81750
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:18
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