See the Kinderdijk Windmills Netherlands

See the Kinderdijk Windmills Netherlands

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Cycle or walk among 19 perfectly preserved 18th-century windmills that represent the quintessential Dutch landscape. These UNESCO World Heritage mills were built to drain polders and are still operational today, standing in neat rows along canals with their massive sails turning in the wind. Visit during golden hour for the most photogenic experience of this iconic piece of Dutch engineering heritage.

Difficulty
15/100Easy
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Cost
$20 – $80
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Time
half-day
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
bicycle

People who tried this

β€œOn the day I visited, this windmill was spinning and I’ve read that this windmill is often allowed to spin for tourists. It was impressive to see how fast the sails can spin in the wind and how close they are to touching the ground. You can imagine how dangerous it might be if you weren’t paying attention and got slammed into by a sail!”
positiveβ€” Courtney Β· Courtney Plans Travelssource β†—
β€œOn the whole, cycling through the lush, green countryside with canals on both sides and windmills seemingly everywhere is a wonderfully relaxing pastime. [...] There is hardly any shadow to be found along the paths and cyclelanes connecting the windmills and if the sun is out, it will burn down on you relentlessly. I paid for my foolish misjudgement with a splitting headache.”
mixedβ€” Chrissie Brungs Β· World Heritage Blogsource β†—

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