Landmarks

Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Entry Tickets

Step inside two authentic working windmills and get a look at how Dutch millers lived and worked.

Get access to the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site, including historic museum windmills, scenic boat tours, and pumping stations.

Take a boat tour past the 19 windmills and experience the countryside landscape and windmills from the water

At the Wisboom pumping station, enter the 19th-century engine room and discover how steam and later electricity were used to manage water levels.

Head to auxiliary 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.

Entry to Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage

Entry to both the Blokweer and the Nederwaard Museum Mill

Entry to the Wisboom pumping station

Informative film and exhibition in auxiliary pumping station De Fabriek

Boat tour

Audio guide in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and German in the Kinderdijk online guide

Transport to Kinderdijk

Guided tour

Food and drinks

Parking fee

Shuttle bus

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

You don’t need to begin at any specific location. Simply walk to the different visitor sites, where your ticket will be checked. For more information at the start of your visit, stop by the reception at the Visitor Center.

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:

Blokweer and Nederwaard Museum Mills: Step inside two authentic windmills and discover the daily lives and stories of the millers who kept Kinderdijk running.

Scenic boat tours: Cruise through the polders and along the mills for panoramic views of the windmill-lined waterways.

Wisboom Pumping Station (Wisboomgemaal)****: Visit the engine room and learn how this innovative station revolutionized water control in the region.

De Fabriek exhibition: Watch the informative film and explore interactive exhibits detailing Kinderdijk’s history and engineering feats.

Audio tour: Access detailed commentary in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and German to enrich your visit.

What to bring

Have your digital entry tickets ready on your smartphone at the entrance of each visiting location for a seamless experience.

Dress appropriately for the weather, as parts of the experience are outdoors.

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 the Blokweer Museum Mill.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you at all locations.

Additional information

Opening hours vary seasonally, with specific times for boat departures and museum access. Kinderdijk is open from 10:30am to 4pm until December 31. The last boat departs half an hour before closing time.

Kinderdijk is closed on December 25, as well as from January 4 to 21, 2027.

The boat tours may be suspended in extreme weather conditions.

You can park your car for €9.50. Car parking locations:

From November 15 to March 14: Nederwaard 1, Kinderdijk.

From March 15 to November 14: Kabelbaan 1, Alblasserdam.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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