Kinderdijk Tickets
Step into a scene straight out of a painting at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This landscape is home to a collection of 19 windmills and is a living monument to the Netherlands' centuries-long battle against water, showcasing an ingenious system of water management that shaped the nation.
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Get access to the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site, including historic museum windmills, scenic boat tours, and pumping stations.
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Step inside two authentic working windmills and get a firsthand look at how Dutch millers lived and worked.
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Hop on a boat cruise through the canals of the Kinderdijk polder for a unique water-level view of the 19 windmills and the surrounding countryside.
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At the Wisboom pumping station, enter the 19th-century engine room and discover how steam and later electricity were used to manage water levels.
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Head to secondary pumping station De Fabriek for a deep dive into the story of Kinderdijk through an informative film and interactive exhibits about the water management system.
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Get access to the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site, including historic museum windmills, scenic boat tours, and pumping stations.
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Step inside two authentic working windmills and get a firsthand look at how Dutch millers lived and worked.
-
Hop on a boat cruise through the canals of the Kinderdijk polder for a unique water-level view of the 19 windmills and the surrounding countryside.
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At the Wisboom pumping station, enter the 19th-century engine room and discover how steam and later electricity were used to manage water levels.
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Head to secondary pumping station De Fabriek for a deep dive into the story of Kinderdijk through an informative film and interactive exhibits about the water management system.
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About Kinderdijk - Rotterdam
Kinderdijk is a highlight of any cultural or outdoor adventure in the Netherlands. As part of Headout’s collection of world-class heritage sites, it offers a rare blend of history, engineering marvels, and serene natural beauty—perfect for families, photographers, and anyone seeking an authentic Dutch experience.
Kinderdijk’s 19 windmills form the world’s largest historic windmill ensemble, earning UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997.
The windmills were built in the 18th century to drain water from the low-lying polder, protecting the land from flooding.
Two windmills—Nederwaard and Blokweer—are open as museum windmills, showcasing original furnishings and miller’s tools.
Kinderdijk hosts an annual Illumination Week each November, lighting up the windmills with vibrant projections for a spectacular evening display.
The Wisboom pumping station, added in the 1920s, demonstrates the evolution from wind-powered to electric water management.
Why visit Kinderdijk - Rotterdam?
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Kinderdijk Visitor Center entrance
Located at Nederwaard 1, 2961 AS Kinderdijk, this is the primary entrance for all visitors. It sits adjacent to the main parking area and the Waterbus/ferry dock, making it easy to find, whether you arrive by car, bike, or boat. The entrance is fully wheelchair accessible, with step-free access, ramps, and automatic doors. Ticket scanning and information desks are located just inside, along with accessible restrooms and a café. All guided tours and boat rides depart from this central point.
- Last entry: 1 hour before closing time
- Extended hours: Seasonal events like Illumination Week (late November) may have extended evening hours for special tours.
- Closed: Christmas Day (December 25)
Audio guides are included with your ticket and available at the Visitor Center in multiple languages.
A souvenir shop is located inside the Visitor Center, offering gifts, books, and local products.
Dining outlets include a café at the Visitor Center with indoor and outdoor seating. Light meals, snacks, and drinks are available.
Toilets are available free of charge at the Visitor Center and near the main entrance.
Paid parking is available near the Kinderdijk entrance for those arriving by car.
First aid facilities are available at the Visitor Center. Please contact staff if you need assistance.
An information desk is located at the Visitor Center for maps, tickets, and visitor support.
Wheelchairs are available for loan at the Visitor Center; advance reservation is recommended.
Most of the site, including the main paths and Visitor Center, is wheelchair accessible. Some historic windmills have narrow stairs and are not accessible.
Strollers are allowed on outdoor paths and in the Visitor Center, but not inside the windmills due to space constraints.
Service animals are welcome throughout the site, including in windmills and on boats.
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