Windmill De Adriaan

Holland has over 1,000 windmills and the Adriaan Windmill will teach you everything there is to know about these picturesque and typically Dutch structures. This attractive gristmill was a prominent part of Haarlem’s skyline since 1778 until it burned down in 1932. A group of windmill enthusiasts collected funds to rebuild De Adriaan and in 2002, exactly 70 years after its destruction, Haarlem’s famous windmill reopened. Although its original function is completely unprofitable nowadays, De Adriaan still mills grain from time to time for tourists. Enthusiastic volunteers will guide you for about half an hour through De Adriaan and you’ll no doubt be overwhelmed by anecdotes about Dutch windmills. You can also expect a good view of the city from the top.