Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede

The Highlights of Kinderdijk

The Largest Concentration of Windmills in The Netherlands See the picturesque Dutch countryside and the original technological feats of historic Kinderdijk. Board your motor coach and drive through the serene polder lands of South Holland. Upon arrival, settle into your seat on a heated boat and set off towards the windmills. As you travel along the waterways, glimpse these impressive constructions, noticing that they sit lower than the waterway you travel along. Built in the mid-18th century, these 19 windmills—the largest concentration in The Netherlands—stand like sentinels on a hushed landscape. Learn how they were built and see how they work as you sip on a hot drink and taste traditional floor bread and cheese. Step inside one of the mills, where you will be warmly welcomed by a miller. As you explore, hear about the families who lived in these mills in the 1950s and how they kept them in working order. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.