The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk is home to the Netherlands’ largest collection of 18th-century windmills. The 19 windmills are some of the most famous Dutch landmarks and lie a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam, making Kinderdijk a popular choice for a day trip. Here are your options for Kinderdijk windmills tours from Rotterdam.
Explore inside the De Ster and De Leliesave windmills, and learn more about the Netherlands’ elaborate network of canals, dikes, mills, and reservoirs.
Take an electric boat ride along the canal and admire the windmills from the water.
Walk or cycle along the waterfront on a self-guided tour, stopping to take photos of the striking windmills.
Visit in springtime when the tulip fields around Kinderdijk are in bloom, or enjoy a nighttime visit during the spectacular Illumination Festival in September.
Enjoy discounts on entrance fees and activities at Kinderdijk with a Rotterdam Welcome Card.
Combine a half-day tour of Kinderdijk with a sightseeing city tour of Rotterdam.
Choose a guided, private tour for a personalized experience.