Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk is a historic landmark in Netherlands. Kinderdijk holds nineteen windmills built around 1740 to drain the polder below sea level, and they remain in their working landscape of dykes and reservoirs.

Last updated: 18 September 2026. How we calculate costs

NetherlandsEntrance €9 · Verified
Landmark

Kinderdijk holds nineteen windmills built around 1740 to drain the polder below sea level, and they remain in their working landscape of dykes and reservoirs. Two mills are open as museums showing how millers lived, and a footpath and cycle route run the length of the canal between them. The waterbus from Rotterdam is the most direct approach.

Road cycling
Slow travel
Photography
History

Related activities

  • Windmill canal walk

    Flat path along the drainage canal past the mill row.

How to get to Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk sits in Netherlands. It pairs well with Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, so you can group them on the same day.

Tickets and time needed

The recorded entrance fee is €9, in the local currency set by the operator.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Windmill canal walk. Prices can change, so check the official source linked on this page before you go.

Kinderdijk FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Kinderdijk?

The recorded entrance fee is €9, in the local currency set by the operator.

Where is Kinderdijk?

Kinderdijk is in Netherlands.

What is near Kinderdijk?

Nearby places include Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Jordaan.

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