Picture of UNESCO Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk
Caption: Kinderdijk is a village located in the so-called Alblasserwaard and is worldwide well known for its mills. Since 1997 all 19 windmills at Kinderdijk are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is probably the most typical Dutch site to visit in The Netherlands. For centuries many regions in Holland have been below sea level with a high risk of being flooded. The mill complex as you find it at Kinderdijk has created a special system that ensures this region staying dry. It's a beautiful place to visit. Discover the glory of Holland in Kinderdijk
Video of Bezoekerscentrum | visitors center
Caption: Do you want to know more about the interesting history of Kinderdijk? Then you should definitely visit the Visitors Centre. In the Visitors Centre of Kinderdijk, you will find an info point, souvenir shop with typical Dutch souvenirs and a nice café. You should go upstairs as well, because here you will find a beautiful view over the windmills.
Video of Wisboomgemaal | Wisboom Pumping Station
Caption: The Wisboomgemaal is one of the many beautiful buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk. Dive into the story of the Kinderdijk struggle with water and you will be amazed at how innovative people were at the time.
Video of Museummolen Nederwaard | Nederwaard Museum Mill
Caption: The Museummolen Nederwaard displays the life of a family with 13 children who used to live in one of the stone mills. Definitely a must visit if you are interested in the old Dutch life!
Video of Poffertjeskraam | Poffertjes Stall
Caption: Have you ever heard of the so-called Dutch ‘poffertjes’? Poffertjes are little, fluffy pancake puffs particularly popular as traditional street food in The Netherlands. They are very addictive and lovely served piping hot with butter and icing sugar. There is no better place to taste the poffertjes then at the poffertjes stall in Kinderdijk.
Video of Poffertjeskraam | Poffertjes Stall
Caption: We can assure you, you’ll love them!
Video of Museummolen Blokweer | Blokweer Museum Mill
Caption: A bit further away you'll find another museum that you can visit: Museummolen Blokweer. This really is an iconic mill as the foot on which the mill rests is a brick foot. Here you can see how the wheel gets the water up into the Boezem.
Video of Canal Cruiser & Hopper
Caption: A great way to explore the area, especially on sunny days, is to jump on one of the canal cruisers. It is a fun way to see the highlights of Kinderdijk and to get to know more about the scenery.
