De Zaandplatte, Corn windmill in Ruinen, Netherlands
De Zaandplatte stands as an octagonal wooden belt mill with thatched roofing and spans 20 meters across its rotating blades.
Originally constructed between 1866 and 1868 in Echten, the mill was dismantled in 1962 and rebuilt at its current location in 1964.
The mill maintains traditional Dutch grain milling practices through dedicated volunteer millers who operate the machinery and share their knowledge.
Visitors can explore the mill on Saturday mornings from 09:30 to 13:00 year-round, with additional Thursday afternoon openings during July and August.
In 2007, the Drenthe Mill Foundation conducted an internet survey that recognized De Zaandplatte as the most beautiful windmill in Drenthe province.
GPS coordinates: 52.77151,6.36549
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:55
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