Windmills of Kinderdijk Tours and Tickets

Yes, people live in the Windmills of Kinderdijk. Most windmills have residents, many of whom are members of the Hoek family who have lived in the area (and its windmills) for many generations. Many of the residents have a degree in milling and are thus authorized to use the windmills for their original purpose.

The best time to visit the Windmills of Kinderdijk is during the summer when the skies are less likely to be cloudy. Come early in the morning or at sunset for the best photos, or plan an evening visit for the annual Illumination Festival in September, when the windmills are lit up.

Yes, guided tours are available for visitors who want to explore the Windmills of Kinderdijk, and they are worth it. Many tours include transportation from Rotterdam or Amsterdam, and some include bike rentals. Themed photography tours are also available for travelers who want to take quintessentially Dutch photos.

Yes, there is an entrance fee to visit the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can buy tickets online or when you arrive, or book a guided tour that includes admission fees and—in many cases—transportation, guide services, and even bicycle rentals.

It depends. You can spend as little as an hour at the Windmills of Kinderdijk, though most visitors like to spend a bit longer at the site to truly appreciate all it has to offer. Many tours of the area spend about three or four hours at Kinderdijk.

Yes, you can combine a visit to Kinderdijk with other nearby attractions and cities, and many people do. Tours of the area often include stops to nearby towns such as Delft, famous for its blue pottery, The Hague, or Rotterdam, and some even visit Gouda, famous for its cheese.