Historic Site · Kinderdijk, Netherlands
Kinderdijk Windmills
Kinderdijk is a town in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Kinderdijk, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 51.8833° N, 4.6333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kinderdijk Windmills is known for
Kinderdijk is a town in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands.
About Kinderdijk Windmills
Kinderdijk is a town in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is located about 15 km (9 miles) east of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is situated in the Alblasserwaard polder at the confluence of the Lek and Noord rivers.
History
Kinderdijk first originated its name in 1421 from a legend where a wave was said to have washed ashore a cradle that contained a sleeping baby. In the Alblasserwaard, problems with water became more and more apparent in the 13th century. Large canals, called weteringen in Dutch, were dug to get rid of the excess water in the polders.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kinderdijk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Rotterdam Airport (RTM) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) · Rotterdam, Netherlands · 9.8 miles away
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · 29.9 miles away
- Eindhoven Airport (EIN) · Eindhoven, Netherlands · 43.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kinderdijk Windmills?
Kinderdijk is a town in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands.
Where is Kinderdijk Windmills located?
Kinderdijk Windmills is in Kinderdijk, Netherlands. Its coordinates are 51.8833° N, 4.6333° E.
How do I get to Kinderdijk Windmills?
The nearest town is Kinderdijk, and the nearest airport is Rotterdam Airport (RTM), about 9.6 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Kinderdijk Windmills?
Kinderdijk first originated its name in 1421 from a legend where a wave was said to have washed ashore a cradle that contained a sleeping baby. In the Alblasserwaard, problems with water became more and more apparent in the 13th century.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinderdijk — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q740066 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.