Doesburgermolen, Wooden post windmill in Doesburgerbuurt, Netherlands
The Doesburgermolen is a wooden post mill with four cloth sails and a tail pole that dates to the 17th century. The two-story structure harnesses wind power through a wooden shaft to grind grain into flour and meal.
The mill was built around 1630 and stands as the oldest surviving post mill of its type in the Netherlands. It weathered centuries of changing conditions as new technologies emerged elsewhere in the country.
Local volunteers operate the mill and demonstrate grain grinding to visitors, keeping alive the traditional Dutch milling craft that once powered rural communities. Their work shows how these techniques remain relevant to understanding the region's heritage.
The mill sits between Ede and Lunteren on Doesburgermolenweg road and can be reached by car from both towns. Visitors can approach on foot to observe the structure and watch it in operation when conditions permit.
The entire mill rotates on a single massive wooden post to catch the wind, an ingenious design that allowed for easier adjustment. This engineering approach proved so durable that it became the blueprint for others built afterward.
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