World Heritage Kinderdijk
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World Heritage Kinderdijk
World Heritage Kinderdijk
4.5
Historic Sites • Educational sites • History Museums
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09:30 - 17:30
Monday
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday
09:30 - 17:30
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The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site is a unique icon of seven centuries of Dutch water management. All phases of the history of our struggle against water are still visible here. The unique collection of 19 mills in an authentic Dutch landscape is a true eye catcher. With your ticket you'll have access to all visiting locations and tour boats for four hours. The Nederwaard Museum Mill shows how families lived and worked in our mills around 1900. At the Blokweer Museum Mill, you’ll experience what life was like in the fifties of last century. In the Overwaard Museum Mill and the adjacent education barn everything revolves around technology. Watch our multi-screen film in Secondary pumping station 'De Fabriek' and visit the historic Wisboom pumping station from 1868. Get on board of our tour boats and enjoy Kinderdijk from the water. Feel the wind, smell the water and listen to the sound of the windmills. The Kinderdijk World Heritage site is open almost the entire year!
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Nick_PerthAU
Perth, Australia24 contributions
May 2022
Great place to get photos of the windmills over the canals, particularly in the late afternoon/early evening. Couple of quick hints:
- Consider how you will get to and from Kinderdijk. Almost got stranded there after the last scheduled water bus for the day (17:44pm) was unexpectedly cancelled. Was looking at a 70-80 EUR uber fare back to Rotterdam, but another ferry operator happened to be stopping by the jetty that day, thankfully!
- Think about what you want to see/do at Kinderdijk. I saw the 'tickets/info' booth and went straight in, paying 16 euros (on a weekday - 18,5 on weekends) thinking I needed a ticket. You only require a ticket if you want to visit certain parts of the park (pumping station, film about Kinderdijk, bird theatre and entering select windmills) or access the two boat services (cruise and boat hopper).
Walking up and down the canals would be easy for most, making the boat cruises not worth it. In fact, at one stage it was faster to walk than to take the boat! It looked like you may be able to purchase tickets at each of the windmill museums separately, rather than pay for the full package.
The staff were great, though, particularly when I managed to get to the pumping station just minutes before it closed for the day. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
- Consider how you will get to and from Kinderdijk. Almost got stranded there after the last scheduled water bus for the day (17:44pm) was unexpectedly cancelled. Was looking at a 70-80 EUR uber fare back to Rotterdam, but another ferry operator happened to be stopping by the jetty that day, thankfully!
- Think about what you want to see/do at Kinderdijk. I saw the 'tickets/info' booth and went straight in, paying 16 euros (on a weekday - 18,5 on weekends) thinking I needed a ticket. You only require a ticket if you want to visit certain parts of the park (pumping station, film about Kinderdijk, bird theatre and entering select windmills) or access the two boat services (cruise and boat hopper).
Walking up and down the canals would be easy for most, making the boat cruises not worth it. In fact, at one stage it was faster to walk than to take the boat! It looked like you may be able to purchase tickets at each of the windmill museums separately, rather than pay for the full package.
The staff were great, though, particularly when I managed to get to the pumping station just minutes before it closed for the day. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written 12 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
marelte
Bucharest, Romania76 contributions
Apr 2022
We reached the place by car and we paig 7,5 euro/car for parking, which includes the shuttle service to the spot, or a bycicle to ride from the parking to Kinderdijk.
For not missing anything, you should take the 18,5 euros/person ticket which includes the visit of the two museum mills, the pumping station and the tour, or hop on-hop off boat.
Even if most of the personnel are volunteers, everything is well organized and the visit worth every penny, being part of the Dutch history!
For not missing anything, you should take the 18,5 euros/person ticket which includes the visit of the two museum mills, the pumping station and the tour, or hop on-hop off boat.
Even if most of the personnel are volunteers, everything is well organized and the visit worth every penny, being part of the Dutch history!
Written 29 April 2022
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Chumleygirls
Wasatch Range, UT295 contributions
Apr 2022
We took a boat out to one of the windmills and were shown how they work. We were able to go inside and learn from someone who lives and works there. They have a gift shop and bathrooms at the beginning before you go out to a windmill.
Written 28 April 2022
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Mike E
Sutton on Trent, UK198 contributions
Apr 2022
Windmills, windmills and more windmills. Even on a dull, wet day this is an impressive place to visit. As you walk along or sail along the canal, there are windmills wherever you look. No wonder this is a UNESCO World Heritage site. One mill is open to visit and clamber around inside; there's an informative film show and the shop is full of the usual tourist tat!
Written 23 April 2022
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pbhPlymouth
plymouth1,010 contributions
Apr 2022
Came here as part of group whist cruising the Dutch waterways. Very busy but well organised and the introductory film near the entrance gave an overview of the history of the area. Only able to go inside one windmill and difficult to take good photos as so many people milling around.
Written 23 April 2022
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Emma I
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
My experience was horrible. I was very disappointed. I am French and I was on a school trip. And me and my class therefore took several hours to arrive in the Netherlands. And we wanted to visit the mill impatiently but a lady wouldn't let me in on the pretext that we weren't in the right place.
Written 7 April 2022
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Anonyme
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Business
My class traveled a long way to arrive in the Netherlands. We had planned to visit the mills and we were refused I am very disappointed and unhappy.
Written 7 April 2022
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Patrick
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Solo
Horrible welcome by a woman that discriminantes the clients. Dont trust her if you see that she's coming to you.
Written 7 April 2022
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Svilen Popov
Sofia, Bulgaria32 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
A place absolutely worth visiting! Windmills, canals, sky and a relaxing walk. This is a great place to have walk which is free but there are tours also which can take you on boat and inside the windmills.
Written 16 March 2022
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Martin Carroll
Winchester, VA599 contributions
Dec 2020
In Amsterdam, we learned that the "water" is the "life blood" of the city for commerce and the tools to control the water are the keys to their future life.
The most interesting thing for me was that the family of the person who operated the Windmill also lives in the windmill. The control of the water with all of the tools (windmills, Locks & levies ) makes their continued existence possible.
Consider that most or all of the land in the Netherlands is below sea level. They move the water around to the benefit of everyone.
The most interesting thing for me was that the family of the person who operated the Windmill also lives in the windmill. The control of the water with all of the tools (windmills, Locks & levies ) makes their continued existence possible.
Consider that most or all of the land in the Netherlands is below sea level. They move the water around to the benefit of everyone.
Written 10 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
pjgcs1
United States44 contributions
If taking a Viking Cruise, where would one go, after disembarking, to find a bicycle rental shop. We only want to ride around for an hour or two.
Léa T
Düsseldorf, Germany
Bonjour !
Combien de temps de marche prévoir ?
Merci d´avance !
Thierry_Paris14
Paris61 contributions
En 3 heures max vous pouvez faire un bon tour du site.
cynthia b
Augusta, GA18 contributions
I would like to go to a wooden shoe factory. I will be on Viking cruise and have the Windmill tour already booked in Kinderdijk. Are there any wooden shoe factories close by the ship?
JMW
25 contributions
I don't believe that you will have time to find one. I know that there are about three additional optional tours in Kinderdijk. We were on the regular tour of the windmills and it the ship was docked away from the town of Kinderdijk. I would call the US Customer Service for Viking and ask them, they would know for sure.
Kai Yuan
London, UK1 contribution
I am planning to visit the windmill in November and aware that there’s no water bus service. Just wondering what is the best way to go there from Rotterdam?
Thrasher82
Glen Rock, PA300 contributions
We were on a Viking River Cruise when we visited. However you might consider taking a train to the closest station and taking an Uber. I understand there may be bus service also.
Susie H
Wellington, New Zealand8 contributions
how far is the walk from the water bus to the mills? We ae seniors and cannot ride a bike.
Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage
Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Dear Susie,
When travelling by Waterbus as an individual visitor, you have to cross the dyke before entering the area. After approximately 5 minutes you will see the Visitor Center on your left side (tickets for entrance and boat can be purchased here or online and the catering and souvenir shop are located here). After that it takes approxiamtely 15 minutes to get to Museummill Nederwaard and another 15 minutes to walk to Museummill Blokweer. The walk back to the Waterbus takes about 35 minutes.
When the walking distance is too far I would recommend to purchase boat tickets for our 30 minute boat ride with the Friso boat, a lovely boat ride!
Hope to have informed you well and wish you a nice visit. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail or phone when having more questions. We are happy to help!
Kind regards,
Sales Department
World Heritage Kinderdijk
vyuen
Hong Kong, China7 contributions
Hi Mikris9,
I am planning to go to Kinderdijk. As you mentioned, there is a free parking 10mins away, can you please point out the location?
and you took the boat back, can you please tell me how much is the boat ride?
many thanks
Spooky388
Weymouth, UK194 contributions
If you look at a map, come out of the entrance to the site, go left for about 600metres. There is a large car park on your right on a junction. Free of charge and not a long walk to the entrance.
Elena t
Bensalem, PA187 contributions
Hi Jan!
We are taking the same river cruise as you did! My question about the windmill portion is: was it a guided tour or did they take you to the entrance and let you explore on your own?
Thank you =)
Usman S
Gothenburg, Sweden65 contributions
You can have audio guide from the reception otherwise you don't need a guide, it's a straight track, keep walking and explore the area
Олег П
Tel Aviv48 contributions
Hi, where is the bicycle rental situated? What are the opening hours?
adele_meijers1367
Johannesburg, South Africa33 contributions
Hi there. Their opening times differ with seasons. Pls google city tours Rotterdam and there you’ll be able to read up about times etc for Kinderdijk.
Ale
Rome, Italy107 contributions
Sapete se il waterbus 202 da Rotterdam è compreso come trasporto della OV Cheapcard? Grazie
chickandbeast
Southgate, Canada8,508 contributions
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Kinderdijk, a World Heritage site with 19 windmills dating from the 18th century, is close to Rotterdam. Going to Kinderdijk by Water Bus is quickest and takes just 30 minutes. Take line 202 to Kinderdijk Molenkade. The stop is right in front of the entrance to Kinderdijk.
There are 3 ways to get to Kinderdijk by waterbus
Route 1 with line 202
from May 1 until October 31 between 09:35 and 17:07 with extra departures Monday to Friday in May, June, September and October. With line 202 you can make the direct crossing from Rotterdam or Dordrecht to Kinderdijk in under 30 minutes.
Route 2 with line 20
from May 1 until September 30 between 10:00 and 17:00. Travel from Rotterdam or Dordrecht as far as Ridderkerk and transfer to the Driehoeksveer (Driehoeks ferry). The total journey takes around 40 minutes. On the Driehoeksveer, you can buy a ticket in cash (€1.70 single trip).
Route 3 with the bus or bike
Take line 20 as far as Alblasserdam and cycle from there in 15 minutes to the windmills at Kinderdijk. At weekends in winter, you must take this route because line 202 and the Driehoeksveer do not operate during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions about World Heritage Kinderdijk
- World Heritage Kinderdijk is open:
- Sun - Sat 09:30 - 17:30
- We recommend booking World Heritage Kinderdijk tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 19 World Heritage Kinderdijk tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience World Heritage Kinderdijk:
- Kinderdijk Bike Tour (From €123.46)
- UNESCO'S Kinderdijk and The Hague Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (From €213.25)
- Kinderdijk Photography tour (From €197.95)
- Small Group tour UNESCO'S Kinderdijk and The Hague with Amsterdam Canal Cruise (From €227.03)
- Private Day Trip From Amsterdam to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk (From €336.71)
- Hotels near World Heritage Kinderdijk:
- (0.48 km) Kinderdijk
- (0.71 km) B&B het Klippennest
- (1.06 km) Hotel Restaurant Kinderdijk
- (10.24 km) The Slaak Rotterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- (9.91 km) Suite Hotel Pincoffs
- Restaurants near World Heritage Kinderdijk:
- (0.14 km) Grand Cafe Buena Vista
- (0.26 km) Bakkerij Stam
- (0.36 km) Grand Cafe de Klok
- (0.87 km) Brasserie de Markt
- (0.79 km) De Aardappel
- Attractions near World Heritage Kinderdijk:
- (0.38 km) Travel Kinderdijk
- (0.39 km) Travel Kinderdijk
- (1.05 km) Kinderdijk
- (10.80 km) Free Walking Tour Rotterdam
- (9.74 km) idtours Rotterdam