De Wachter, Windmill museum and cultural heritage site in Zuidlaren, Netherlands.
De Wachter consists of a three-story smock mill mounted on a four-story brick base with four sails spanning 22 meters in width.
Built in 1851, the mill operated as a flour, oil, and spice production facility until 1950, when steam engines were introduced for auxiliary power.
The museum preserves traditional Dutch crafts through active workshops, including a clog maker studio, bakery, grocery shop, and blacksmith facility.
Visitors can explore the museum on Wednesdays from 13:00 to 16:30 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:30 between May and September.
The facility maintains nine operational steam engines, including a steam-powered boat that takes visitors on tours of the surrounding waterways.
Location: Tynaarlo
Inception: 1851
Official opening: 1994
Part of: De Wachter
Website: http://dewachter.nl/wordpress
GPS coordinates: 53.09949,6.69605
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:47
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