For over 700 years, the dikes, windmills, and pumping stations of Kinderdijk have kept our feet dry. Join us on a boat tour, step inside the museum windmills, and discover the personal stories of the millers.

In Secondary Pumping Station ‘De Fabriek’, you can experience the story of Kinderdijk in an impressive way. The film and exhibition showcase how the area was formed, how the water management …

Since Kinderdijk is a monument to the history of humankind, we were officially included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Now, we stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most famous and …

The story of Kinderdijk goes back to the Middle Ages and is intertwined with the Dutch fight against the water. The millers used the mills to pump water from the polder to keep the area dry.

The people of Kinderdijk have learned how to live together with the water. Here, you’ll find out how the Dutch slowly mastered the art of smart and sustainable water management.

With the invention of the steam engine, Kinderdijk gained access to a new and powerful technology to continue the struggle. From 1868, two steam-powered pumping stations were built to help the …

Kinderdijk is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage site and its windmills, but it is also the name of the adjoining village. Kinderdijk is a charming Dutch village, with a well-preserved village centre and …

In the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Visitor Center you will find an info point, gift shop, café and a beautiful view over the windmills.

In Kinderdijk tauchen Sie ein in eine Welt aus Wasser, Wind und Willenskraft. Deiche, Mühlen und Schöpfwerke sorgen hier schon seit über 700 Jahren für trockene Füße. Besucher können hier mehr …

Find out how to reach Kinderdijk World Heritage with our directions & address page. Plan your visit and get ready for an adventure filled with beautiful windmills and breathtaking landscapes.