Windmills at Kinderdijk, Architectural ensemble of 19 windmills in Molenwaard, Netherlands.
The windmill complex spans two kilometers along Het Nieuwe Waterschap canal, connecting the Lek and Noord rivers through an intricate water management system.
Built between 1738 and 1740, these windmills provided essential flood protection for the Alblasserwaard polder, addressing drainage concerns dating back to the 13th century.
The windmills represent Dutch engineering expertise in water management, as three quarters of the Netherlands requires protection from flooding through innovative drainage systems.
Entry tickets cost 19 euros and include access to three museum mills, boat tours, and audio guides, with the site accessible via Waterbus from Rotterdam or Dordrecht.
Eight windmills line the western and southern sides of the canal, while another eight stand on the northern and eastern sides, with three additional mills in the polder.
Location: Molenwaard
Website: http://kinderdijk.com
Website: http://kinderdijk.com
GPS coordinates: 51.88861,4.63472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
The windmills from Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to Cape Cod demonstrate technical innovation and cultural heritage. These structures served for grain milling, drainage, and industrial production. Each mill documents the local history and technical development of its region. The collection includes 18th century mills like the Sanssouci Mill in Potsdam and modern specimens like the Murphy Mill in San Francisco.
Unesco viewpoint - Kinderdijk
281 m
De Blokker
1.4 km
Watertoren
879 m
De Hoge Molen
1 km
Overwaard Molen No.1
728 m
Nederwaard Molen No.1
541 m
Nederwaard Molen No.6
1.1 km
Nederwaard Molen No.2
690 m
Overwaard Molen No.2
999 m
Kleine of Lage Molen
1.3 km
Nederwaard Molen No.5
1.1 km
Nederwaard Molen No.3
829 m
Nederwaard Molen No.8
1.2 km
Nederwaard Molen No.4
969 m
Overwaard Molen No.4
1.3 km
Overwaard Molen No.5
1.5 km
Overwaard Molen No.3
1.2 km
Nederwaard Molen No.7
1.1 km
Irenekerk, Ridderkerk
1.5 km
Dorpskerk
70 m
Wisboomgemaal
305 m
Molenstraat 238, Kinderdijk
55 m
Molenstraat 230, Kinderdijk
207 m
Puntweg 7, Kinderdijk
833 m
Werf
1.2 km
Hek waterleidingterrein
898 m
Dienstwoning bij watertoren
862 m
Filtergebouw watertoren Krimpen aan de Lek
874 mReviews
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