Windmills of Kinderdijk
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Port
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$130
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout UNESCO World Heritage Site
"The outstanding contribution made by the people of the Netherlands to the technology of handling water is admirably demonstrated by the installations in the Kinderdijk-Elshout area. Construction of hydraulic works for the drainage of land for agriculture and settlement began in the Middle Ages and have continued uninterruptedly to the present day. The site illustrates all the typical features associated with this technology -- dykes, reservoirs, pumping stations, administrative buildings and a series of beautifully preserved windmills."
The windmills of Kinderdijk, built in the 1700s, are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 19 windmills that remain intact today are lined up along the riverfront and were used to pump rising water to the canal and thus keep the village dry. Walk along past the windmills and take look inside one of them for an up-close appreciation of how these simple machines harness the power of the wind in order to work -- it is really quite ingenious. You'll have time for plenty of photos of the windmills and the countryside.
Please note: This tour is available for all guests not disembarking in Rotterdam on this day. Tour does not operate on holidays. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.