De Kat

De Kat stands as a tall wooden structure with eight sides, featuring large sails that turn to power the grinding mechanisms inside the mill.

Initially constructed in 1646 as an oil mill, De Kat was rebuilt in 1782 after a fire and later combined with parts of De Duinjager mill in 1960.

The mill demonstrates traditional Dutch paint-making methods, where millers grind natural materials like chalk and minerals to create pigments for artists and restorers.

Visitors can access the mill daily, climb to the observation deck for regional views, and watch demonstrations of paint production techniques by experienced millers.

De Kat remains the sole operational windmill worldwide that produces paint materials through wind power, maintaining this industrial practice since the 17th century.

Location: Zaanstad

Inception: 1696

Website: https://www.verfmolendekat.com/en

Address: 29 Kalverringdijk 29 1509BT Zaandam

Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 09:30-16:30

Phone: +31756210477

Website: https://verfmolendekat.com/en

GPS coordinates: 52.47500,4.81778

Latest update: April 17, 2025 10:42