Windmills and Watermills
The Netherlands' landscape is defined by its historic mills, ranging from the towering wooden De Gooyer in Amsterdam to the intricate drainage systems of Friesland. This collection features diverse engineering styles, including hollow post mills like De Jansmolen, traditional smock mills, and rare watermills like the undershot Spoordonkse Watermolen. Many of these structures, such as the 18th-century stage mill in Axel, have been meticulously restored to working order, preserving centuries of Dutch agricultural and industrial heritage across provinces like Overijssel, Zeeland, and Gelderland.
A De Gooyer Windmill
Historic wooden windmill dating back to the 16th century, notable for being the tallest wooden windmill in the Netherlands and a national monument.
Hooidonkse watermolen
Double undershot watermill on the Dommel river, historically used for grinding grain.
Koartwâld
Historic smock mill in Surhuisterveen, also known as De Hoop, used for grinding grain.
D De Jansmolen, Goëngahuizen
De Jansmolen or De Modden is a Hollow Post mill in Goëngahuizen, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored as a landscape feature.
E Spoordonkse Watermolen
Undershot watermill on the Beerze river, historically functioning as both a grain and oil mill.
F De Hatsumermolen, Dronryp
De Hatsumermolen is a smock mill in Dronryp, Friesland, Netherlands which was built in 1878.
G De Hoop
Round brick stage mill located on the historic Vlissings Bolwerk, formerly used as a corn and pearl barley mill.
H Himriksmole
The Himriksmole, also known as Groene Ster after the recreational area and nature reserve where it is located, is a drainage mill near the…
I Nooitgedacht, Veenoord
Nooitgedacht is a smock mill in Veenoord, Drenthe, in the Netherlands, which has been restored to working order.
J De Hoop
Windmill dating from 1894 that continues to operate as a functional flour mill.
K Massier
Restored stage mill situated on the border of Nieuwleusen and Dalfsen, returned to working condition in 2008.
L Wenumse Watermolen
Watermill on the Wenumse Beek with a history spanning copper forging and corn milling.
M De Korenbloem
Historic corn mill in Sommelsdijk dating back to 1705, situated along the Westdijk.
N Braakmolen
Corn mill in Goor that remains operational, with volunteer millers grinding grain on a weekly basis.
O De Piepermolen
Stone belt mill built in 1796, located in the village of Rekken.
P Stadsmolen
Round brick stage mill from 1750, historically used for grinding corn in Axel.
Q De Mallumsche Molen
Undershot watermill on the Berkel river, originally part of the historic Mallum estate.
Heechhiem, Goëngahuizen
Heechhiem is a Hollow Post mill in Goëngahuizen, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order.
De Modderige Bol, Goëngahuizen
De Modderige Bol is a Hollow Post mill in Goëngahuizen, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order.
Lonneker Molen
Round stone belt mill built in 1851, used for grinding grain in the village of Lonneker.
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