11 Sights in Kinderdijk, Netherlands (with Map and Images)
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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Kinderdijk, Netherlands! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Kinderdijk. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.
Sightseeing Tours in Kinderdijk1. De Blokker
The Blokker or Blokweerse mill is one of the nineteen Kinderdijk windmills. These windmills are located in the Dutch province of South Holland. In contrast to the other eighteen, this mill is not located on the territory of the village of Kinderdijk, which belongs to the municipality of Molenlanden, but in the neighboring municipality of Alblasserdam. The mill is also known as 'Blokkerse Wip', because it is a seesaw mill. It is intended to drain the Blokweerse part of the Alblasserwaard.
2. Overwaard Molen No.4
Overwaard Mill No.4 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that drain the Overwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Overwaard. Until 1799, Windmill Overwaard No.4 had two paddle wheels: one for grinding the low basin in the high basin and a second for maintaining the high basin area. The latter paddle wheel has been removed.
3. Nederwaard Molen No.5
Nederwaard Molen 5 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates back to 1738, is inhabited and cannot be visited. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.30 meters with which the low basin of the Nederwaard is drained. This mill was skewed considerably to the north and in the past attempts have been made to compensate for this in the masonry and in the wheel. In 2010 an extensive restoration began, during which the watercourses were restored. In July 2011 the mill was partially straightened.
4. Nederwaard Molen No.6
Nederwaard Molen 6 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1738, is one of the eight mills that drain the Nederwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.30 meters with which the low basin of the Nederwaard is drained. The mill, which used to be referred to as "Lord Lions", is inhabited and cannot be visited.
5. Overwaard Molen No.3
Overwaard Mill No.3 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that drain the Overwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Overwaard. The mill is inhabited and cannot be visited.
6. Overwaard Molen No.6
Overwaard Mill No.6 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that drain the Overwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Overwaard. The mill is inhabited and cannot be visited.
7. Overwaard Molen No.5
Overwaard Mill No.5 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that drain the Overwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Overwaard. The mill is inhabited and cannot be visited.
8. Overwaard Molen No.7
Overwaard Mill No.7 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that drain the Overwaard. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Overwaard. The mill is inhabited and cannot be visited.
9. Overwaard Molen No.8
Overwaard Molen No.8 is one of the Kinderdijkse Molens, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates from 1740, is one of the eight mills that are overall. The owner is the World Heritage Kinderdijk Foundation. The mill has an iron scoop wheel with a diameter of 6.70 meters with which the low bosom of the overperogue is told. The top of the octagon is made 1 foot wider per mistake than indicated in the cutlery, so that the mill shows something more robust than the other seven to the overwarded. The mill is inhabited and cannot be viewed.
10. Nederwaard Molen No.7
Nederwaard Mill 7 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates back to 1738, is inhabited and cannot be visited. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.50 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Nederwaard. On July 1, 2005, the mill's chain broke during grinding. This caused the roof of the mill to rotate from the west to the east. While this was happening, the outer rod of this mill broke. Probably because when the hood started to turn, forces were applied to the rod that he could not take. In June 2006 two new rods were installed.
11. Nederwaard Molen No.8
Nederwaard Molen 8 is one of the Kinderdijk windmills, in the Dutch municipality of Molenlanden. The mill, which dates back to 1738, is inhabited and cannot be visited. It is owned by the Kinderdijk World Heritage Foundation. The mill has an iron paddle wheel with a diameter of 6.50 meters that is used to drain the low basin of the Nederwaard. Nederwaard No.8 is the only one of the Nederwaard windmills that has never been raised. As a result, the mill has the shortest rods of the eight mills. On February 23, 2006, the king spindle broke during grinding. In 2008 mill No.8 was restored for the last time.
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