This old windmill is the genuine article. Children, especially boys - of all ages - will love it. The mill still works perfectly and though looks primitive the flour it produces is once again atvthe hight of fashion. It is a pain to get there but worth it, if you have young boys in tow.
Very real step back in time and into an actual working windmill. You realize how hard the families had to work and what a small space they actually lived in.
Really enjoyed the visit to the Windmill. Very traditional living rooms, friendly staff and the little shop had some nice items at reasonable prices. Lovely view from the landing outside. A step back in time.
been to holland a lot but this was the first time we have been in a wind mill it was good to see the workings and how they used to live if you do go there are a lot of steps and are fairly steep but we think it was worth it
Well worth a visit but not if you have mobility issues. The stairs get steeper and narrower the higher you go. A little bit challenging descending but the view was great.
We saw this on the maps and tourist guides so we walked to it and it was a well worth it day. Nice streets with great building leading up to this nice monument of human ingenuity .
A walk up and down the windmill and a great explanation of the history of the use of windmills in the Netherlands was well worth the small entree fee.
valued and video in English for the explanation about the windmill; so the forigners could understand more
I just happen upon this by chance, I had a Dutch rail pass and set out from Amsterdam on several day trips ...went to Lieden searching for Plymouth Pilgrim sights (none)! I had this wonderful sight all to myself on morning...the fast spinning blades and creaking,the view...a travel dream....don't miss....also in Holland,go to Delft,Utrecht....all with different ambiance from Amsterdam
This windmill is very interesting but probably not for those with small children or with mobility issues. The views of Leiden from the platform are stunning and it seems incredibly high. The museum is very interesting and gives lots of info about grinding corn and Dutch history. The stairs are steep and getting down again is a challenge.