What to do · Kinderdijk
Walking and cycling the dykes among the windmills
Information
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year; best from April to October
- Who it's for
- All ages; flat
- With a dog
- On a lead
The Kinderdijk site is a flat polder crossed by paths beside the canals, and on foot or by bike you see the two rows of windmills at your own pace, away from the boat queues. Beyond, the Alblasserwaard is a countryside of dykes, lagoons and small villages, perfect for cycling without hills.
Bikes and routes
Bikes are not hired out on the site, but are next to the entrance, at Tourist Information Kinderdijk (Molenstraat 232), and at Café De Klok (Molenstraat 117, 500 metres away). If you come from Rotterdam on the WaterShuttle, the bike goes free. There is bike parking at the visitor centre.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket to walk?
Admission gives access to the museum windmills, the boat and the pumping station; ask at the ticket office which paths are free.
Where do I hire a bike?
At Tourist Information Kinderdijk, beside the entrance, or at Café De Klok.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog
