Kinderdijk: UNESCO World Heritage

Visit Kinderdijk, where water and history unite

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A child using binoculars, a woman smiling, and a girl sitting on a bench outdoors under a sunny blue sky.

A person on a wooden bridge photographing a scenic view of windmills, water, and greenery under a partly cloudy sky.

A person in a green dress and yellow clogs climbs a ladder on the side of a windmill, with another windmill in the background.

A scenic path beside a canal with water plants, flanked by windmills and green fields, with people walking under a blue sky.

A canal boat passes by two traditional windmills on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and clear blue sky.

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Duration5 hrs

LocationKinderdijk

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

The experience

Visit Kinderdijk, where water and history unite

Step into the Dutch history at UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk. The world's largest windmill complex reveals how the Netherlands has been dancing with water for centuries in a fascinating battle and partnership.

Hop aboard the tour boat and admire the protected natural beauty that surrounds you. Be amazed by the windmills, the tireless heroes of the polder, harnessing the wind's power to pump water for hundreds of years.

The museum windmills offer a glimpse into the personal stories of the millers themselves. Furthermore, don't miss the movie and the Wisboom pumping station.

What’s included

Boat tour along the mills
Visit to the Museum Mill Nederwaard
Visit to Museum Mill Blokweer
Informative film and exhibition in the De Fabriek auxiliary pumping station
View the engine room of the Wisboomgemaal

Where to go

World Heritage Kinderdijk

1 Nederwaard

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

Before you book

Important visitor information

Before purchase

Children under 3 years get free visits.

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket to the staff directly at the visiting locations

Start your visit in the auxiliary pumping station De Fabriek and watch the film there first

To visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, you can park in the paid parking lot located directly at the entrance during the low season. Parking attendants will guide you to an available spot for your car or motorcycle, and from there it’s just a short walk to the windmills

Parking costs €9.75 per car. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved in advance. Address: Nederwaard 1, Kinderdijk

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