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De Adriaan windmill
Visit a rebuilt windmill beside Haarlem's River Spaarne to understand how wind powered industry. The guided interior gives the landmark more meaning than an exterior photograph.
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De Adriaan links the waterfront with the practical work of milling. Its machinery explains how wind can be converted into useful energy, while its position above an old defensive tower connects industrial and urban history. The present mill also tells a story of destruction and reconstruction.
What to look for
Mill machinery explained on a guided visit
The windmill above the Spaarne waterfront
The base built on an older defensive structure
Useful to know
Reserve a guided visit if you want to enter the mill.
Windmill tours admit children aged 5 and over; steep stairs make younger children and babies ineligible.
From 1 November, regular tours run Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun 10:30–16:30; Tue–Thu close. Check live booking slots.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 35–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
