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What to do · Haarlem

De Adriaan windmill on the Spaarne

Guided visit · 45 min · A working windmill on an old rampart tower, with a gallery over the river. €7.50; from age 5.

InformationFrom €7 per adult
From
€7 per adult
Duration
45 min
Season
All year; March to October every day from 10:30 to 17:00, in winter with reduced hours
Who it's for
From age 5; steep stairs

Haarlem's windmill rises on the remains of a tower of the old city wall, on the bank of the Spaarne, ten minutes on foot from the Grote Markt. It is a reconstruction that works: with wind, it grinds, and the guided visit climbs through its floors to the gallery, with the city and the river at your feet. On the ground floor they sell tickets and there is a shop and café.

From March to October it is open every day from 10:30 to 17:00; in winter, shorter hours. It costs €7.50 (€3.50 for ages 5 to 12) and does not admit under-5s. It is currently wrapped in scaffolding for restoration, but can be visited.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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