Unesco viewpoint - Kinderdijk

The UNESCO viewpoint at Kinderdijk provides views of nineteen 18th-century windmills arranged in symmetrical patterns along waterways. Each mill serves its own purpose in an integrated system designed to pump water and protect the land below sea level.

The mill network developed in the 18th century in response to repeated flooding in this low-lying region. It received UNESCO World Heritage designation in 1997 for its exceptional engineering achievements.

The windmills represent how Dutch people solved the challenge of living below sea level through engineering and cooperation. They show a way of life built on managing water as a shared resource for survival.

The viewpoint is accessible daily and served by a modern visitor center partially built over water. The glass-enclosed platform offers the clearest views of all the mills, especially on days with good lighting.

Each mill originally had a house attached where the miller and his family lived, making this a site of homes as well as workplaces. Some of these residences still stand, reminding visitors that real people operated these machines day to day.

Location: Molenlanden

Address: Nederwaard 1, 2961 AS Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:30

Phone: +31786912830

Website: https://kinderdijk.nl

GPS coordinates: 51.88819,4.63875

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01