Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site Ticket

Beautiful Windmill Village,
Kinderdijk

The lives of the Dutch people and water are inseparable. For over 750 years, the Dutch have relied on water for everything from agriculture and trade to transportation. That's why windmills are so special. Windmills play a role in supplying water to the land so that farming can be done or in pumping water out to prevent flooding. They are also very important for operating mills that make flour.

You won't find a place like Kinderdijk anywhere else in the world. Its value in water management wisdom and technology has been recognized, and it has been designated as a World Heritage Site since 1997. Visit Kinderdijk and learn about the unique history of the Netherlands.

A Trip Along the Canal

Enjoy the special views of Kinderdijk on a tour boat. The unique sight of windmills lined up along the canal is beautiful. Take in the views of Kinderdijk, a World Heritage Site, from a boat gliding over the water.

Experience the Life of the Dutch People

After the boat tour, visit the Windmill Museum. The windmill, which was actually used, has been transformed into a museum, making for a unique experience. See photos and items from families who ran mills in Kinderdijk in the old days, and experience what life was like for the Dutch people in the 1950s.

The Heritage Museum also features an engine room with a 200-horsepower steam engine and a windmill that you can operate yourself. Use the power of wind and weather to keep the land moist without causing flooding.