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Wisboomgemaal, Wisboom Pumping Station
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When we visit to Kinderdijk Netherlands, the ticket is included the entrance to this Pumping Station.
Dating back to 1868, the Wisboom pumping station was originally operated with a steam engine until it was converted to electric power in 1924.
In this station, firstly we are able to play a “game” by controlling the windmill to get more wind to generate into power for the water management system.
Next we can see the engine room, where the guide will explain to us on how’s the engine work.
It’s a nice and fun trip!
Kinderdijk Delights
30 mins away from Rotterdam is a small village called Kinderdijk. It is a UNESCO heritage. It is famous for its 18th century windmills. And to believe that people actually lived in Windmills back then, some of them still do.
I left a piece of my heart there. It’s a beautiful village with wonderful people. There is a museum and a souvenir store at the site where you can get magnets and postcards.
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Blokweer Museum Mill
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The second museum mill we visited is Blokweer Museum Mill which in Dutch is Museummolen Blokweer.
This mill is the oldest among the windmill in Kinderdijk. Built in 1630, it is well maintained by the mill caretakers.
When you visit this mill, you can experience how a miller family lived about seventy years ago. You’ll not only see what it looked like inside the mill at that time, but you’ll also see the garden and the animals of the miller’s family.
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Nederwaard Museum Mill
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The first windmill we visited is Nederwaard Museum Mill. It is one of the three museum that can be visited.
For decades now, this mill has been welcoming visitors from around the world. Built in 1738, the old engine is still in prime shape.
We can see how the Dutch lived in the windmill in old days. This mill used to house 13 members in the family. When we stepped in, we are able to see the room, the living space, play ground inside the windmill and of course the mechanism of the mill.
The stairs are narrow and mind your head when climbing up to the top. The museum is well taken care of.
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Leisurely Rhine River Tour (III) - The Child's Dike
Holland has its 'four treasures': windmills, wooden shoes, cheese, tulips. And the Child's Dike windmill, as a world cultural heritage, has always attracted tourists from all over the world to visit and tour.
When it comes to Holland, one cannot fail to mention windmills. For hundreds of years, windmills have been the symbol of this low-lying country. The strong Atlantic sea breeze provides Holland with natural wind power. Initially, the Dutch imported windmills from Germany for pumping water. After modifications in the 16th and 17th centuries, they began to be used for grinding grain, papermaking, oil pressing, etc.
Therefore, there is such a saying in Europe: God created man, Dutch windmills created land. At its peak, Holland had nearly ten thousand windmills. With the development of technology and the widespread use of mechanical power, old windmills were gradually phased out. Today, there are still nearly a thousand left, scattered across the small territory of Holland.
It can be said that Holland has cheese and the fragrance of tulips because of windmills.
The name 'Child's Dike' in Holland sounds strange. I specifically looked up its origin. In 1421, there was a flood that affected the whole of Holland. After the flood receded, someone came to the dike of the disaster area and found a wooden cradle drifting along with the water. There was a cat jumping around in the cradle to maintain balance. When the cradle drifted near, people found a baby sleeping soundly in it. From then on, this place was named 'Child's Dike', hoping that the newly built dam could bless all children.
Although the Child's Dike is only about ten kilometers from Rotterdam, it took a lot of time to get there in the past. Because in Holland, a low-lying country, most of the territory is reclaimed from the sea. Water buses are almost the only means of transportation. You can take a boat there from April to October every year, and the one-way journey takes more than an hour. The fare is not cheap, a round trip costs 12.5 euros.
Wooden shoes, along with windmills, cheese, and tulips, are one of the 'four treasures of Holland'. Therefore, it would be the biggest regret not to visit the Wooden Shoe Museum when you come to Holland, the country of wooden shoes.
Wooden shoes, along with windmills and tulips, are one of the 'three treasures of Holland'. Therefore, it would be the biggest regret not to visit the Wooden Shoe Museum when you come to Holland, the country of wooden shoes.
The museum combines exhibits, production workshops, and souvenir shops. You can visit, learn, and shop without missing anything! The birth of wooden shoes is related to the geographical location of Holland. As a low-lying country, many large rivers in Europe pass through here to the sea. Influenced by the humid temperate maritime climate all year round, almost half of the land is soaked in water, which prompted the Dutch to invent wooden shoes more than 500 years ago.
The Child's Dike - Kinderdijk Windmill Cluster
EXPLORING KINDERDJIK WINDMILLS
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Your holiday to Netherlands is not complete without a visit to Kinderdjik Windmills.
Built in 1738 and 1740, the Kinderdjik Windmills are a group of 19 monumental windmillsin the Alblasserwaard polder, in southern Netherlands. Most of the mills are part of the village of Kinderdjik in the municipality of Molenlanden while one mill, De Blokker is part of the municipality of Alblasserdam.
The Kinderdjik Windmills were declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
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Kinderdijk: Evening date with 🇳🇱 Windmills
During our trip to Rotterdam, we decided to stay overnight and explore the enchanting Kinderdijk windmills in the evening. These windmills are truly unique, standing tall as a testament to Dutch engineering and water management. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk have played a vital role in combating floods and reclaiming land from the water since the 18th century.
Our original plan was to take a 40-min boat ride from Rotterdam Central to Kinderdijk, but unfortunately, we missed the boat schedule. However, we quickly adapted and hopped on a bus instead. It took us about an hour to reach the destination.
As we arrived at Kinderdijk, the sight of these magnificent windmills against the picturesque landscape was absolutely breathtaking. Each windmill is a fascinating piece of history, showcasing intricate design and reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands.
So, if you're in Rotterdam, make sure to plan a visit to Kinderdijk. Check the boat schedule in advance and plan your trip to witness these extraordinary windmills that have become an iconic symbol of Dutch heritage. It's an experience you won't want to miss!
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