Unesco viewpoint - Kinderdijk, UNESCO Viewpoint at Kinderdijk, Netherlands.
The viewpoint provides a complete view of nineteen windmills from the 18th century, arranged in a symmetrical pattern along the waterways.
The windmill network at Kinderdijk received UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997, recognizing its engineering achievements in water management since medieval times.
The windmills represent Dutch innovation in hydraulic engineering, with each structure serving as a testament to traditional water management methods.
Visitors can access the viewpoint daily from 09:00 to 17:30, with the location featuring a modern visitor center built partially over water.
The glass-enclosed viewing platform offers panoramic perspectives of the largest concentration of traditional windmills in the Netherlands.
Location: Molenlanden
Website: https://kinderdijk.nl
Address: Nederwaard 1, 2961 AS Kinderdijk, Netherlands 2961 AS Kinderdijk
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:30
Phone: +31786912830
Website: https://kinderdijk.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.88819,4.63875
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Windmills at Kinderdijk
281 m
De Blokker
1.2 km
Watertoren
834 m
De Hoge Molen
760 m
Overwaard Molen No.1
517 m
Nederwaard Molen No.1
392 m
Nederwaard Molen No.6
956 m
Overwaard Molen No.6
1.4 km
Nederwaard Molen No.2
547 m
Overwaard Molen No.2
798 m
Kleine of Lage Molen
1 km
Nederwaard Molen No.5
942 m
Nederwaard Molen No.3
666 m
Nederwaard Molen No.8
1.1 km
Nederwaard Molen No.4
812 m
Overwaard Molen No.4
1.1 km
Overwaard Molen No.5
1.3 km
Overwaard Molen No.3
970 m
Nederwaard Molen No.7
1 km
De Regt
1.5 km
Dorpskerk
286 m
Wisboomgemaal
25 m
Molenstraat 238, Kinderdijk
241 m
Molenstraat 230, Kinderdijk
174 m
Puntweg 7, Kinderdijk
1.1 km
Dienstwoning bij watertoren
811 m
Hek waterleidingterrein
845 m
Filtergebouw watertoren Krimpen aan de Lek
820 mReviews
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