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Audio guide
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Get access to the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site, including historic museum windmills, scenic boat tours, pumping stations, and multimedia guides.
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Step inside authentic working windmills, including the Blokweer and Nederwaard Mills, and get a firsthand look at how Dutch millers lived and worked.
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Hop on a boat cruise through the canals and dikes that crisscross the Kinderdijk polder for a water-level view of the 19 windmills and the countryside.
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At the Wisboomgemaal pumping station, enter the 19th-century engine room and discover how steam and later diesel were used to manage water levels.
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Head to De Fabriek for a deep dive into the story of Kinderdijk through a multi-screen film and interactive exhibits about the water management system.
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Entry to Kinderdijk village
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Entry to the Blokweer and Nederwaard Museum Mills
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Entry to the Wisboom pumping station
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Informative multi-screen film and exhibition in the De Fabriek auxiliary pumping station
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30-min boat tour
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Audio guide in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and German on the Kinderdijk app
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Transport to Kinderdijk
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Guided tour
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Food and drinks
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Parking fee
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Shuttle bus
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step into Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the world’s largest historic windmill complex at your own pace.
Getting started
Begin your visit at the main entrance, where your ticket grants access to all visitor locations. Use the Kinderdijk app to download your audio guide and check the map for your first stop.
What to expect
Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk is a remarkable Dutch landmark, recognized for its 19 windmills that have managed water and shaped the landscape since the 18th century.
Features:
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Blokweer and Nederwaard Museum Mills: Step inside two authentic windmills and discover the daily lives and stories of the millers who kept Kinderdijk running.
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Scenic boat tours: Cruise through the polders and along the mills for panoramic views of the windmill-lined waterways.
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Wisboom pumping station: Visit the engine room and learn how this innovative station revolutionized water control in the region.
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De Fabriek exhibition: Watch a multi-screen film and explore interactive exhibits detailing Kinderdijk’s history and engineering feats.
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Multilingual audio guide: Access detailed commentary in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and German to enrich your visit.
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What to bring
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Have your digital entry tickets ready on your smartphone at the entrance of each visiting location for a seamless experience.
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Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the experience are outdoors.
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Download the Kinderdijk app before reaching to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What’s not allowed
- Dogs on a leash are allowed at all locations and tour boats except for the catering facilities in the Visitor Center and at Blokweer Museum Mill.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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Opening hours vary seasonally, with specific times for boat departures and museum access. Kinderdijk is only open from 9am until 5:30pm between March 1 and November 3 and from 10:30am until 4pm between November 4 and December 31. The last boat departs half an hour before closing time.
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The tour boats may occasionally be unable to sail due to adverse weather conditions.
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Shuttle buses run daily between 9am and 6pm to and from the entrance of the windmill area.
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You can park your car for €9.50 at the Marineweg in Alblasserdam.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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