Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Kinderdijk

Nineteen historic windmills along the canals of a polder.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Kinderdijk

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk or cycle the path along the 19 windmills early, before the tour groups arrive.
  2. AfternoonClimb inside the two museum mills to see the tiny rooms where millers' families lived.
  3. EveningTake the waterbus back to Rotterdam along the river at sunset.

Day 2

Explore Rotterdam's Markthal, the Cube Houses and the harbour.

What to eat

Dutch cheese and stroopwafels.

Local tips

Make the most of Kinderdijk

Beat the crowds

Busy from late morning, especially with tour groups. Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Best photo spot

The row of windmills reflected in the still canals at sunrise.

Getting there

Waterbuses run from Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge in about 30 minutes. Buses run from Rotterdam and Dordrecht.

Don't miss nearby

Rotterdam and the old harbour town of Dordrecht.

Good to know

Walking or cycling along the dike paths is free; you only pay to go inside the museum mills. Millers still live in some of the windmills.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Kinderdijk

Getting there

  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)16 km away
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)50 km away
  • Delft25 km away
  • Leiden30 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Kinderdijk: good to know

Is Kinderdijk worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. Nineteen historic windmills along the canals of a polder.

How many days do you need in Kinderdijk?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Kinderdijk?

You can visit all year. Busy from late morning, especially with tour groups. Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

How do you get to Kinderdijk?

The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 16 km away. Waterbuses run from Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge in about 30 minutes. Buses run from Rotterdam and Dordrecht.

What is there to see near Kinderdijk?

Nearby hidden places include Dordrecht (8.6 km), Gouda (15 km) and Delft (24 km).

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