Studied in Rotterdam for two years, Kinderdijk was just 30 minutes from my dormitory and every time I did not know where to go, Kinderdijk was my favorite place. The complex of 19 windmills is very picturesque and draws a lot of tourist so this place is quite popular.

In Netherlands, there are two places that famous for windmills. One is in Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam, another one is in Kinderdijk. You can not compare these two as they are totally different; Zaanse Schans’s windmills are used for making flour, colure powder and etc., while windmills in Kinderdijk are built for water management. So it would be good for you if you visit both places.

I visited Kinderdijk in every seasons and each time has its own charm. Spring time gives you a fresh smell of grass and water. Summer is quite hot and full with tourist but lively and in summer weekend afternoon, all 19 windmills will unlock and you will have opportunity to see the spectacular scene of “ 19 working windmills”. Autumn and winter are also nice with fewer tourists.

Beware of bicycles as Kinderdijk is part of bike route that crisscross this area, so while admiring windmills please look behide you as the bikes are coming!