National Mill Day 2025 Schiedam, the Dutch City of Windmills
Did you know that the tallest traditional windmills in the world can be found here in Schiedam? They have been crucial for the distillers industry and have made up the skyline for centuries. The remaining windmills are all in walking distance from one another.
On Saturday, May 10 between 10:00 – 17:00, we celebrate National Mill Day in the Netherlands – in Schiedam, a charming city near Rotterdam known for its towering windmills.
Visit the impressive, historic windmills in the heart of the Dutch Distillers District and enjoy a unique day full of culture, history and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Windmills open for visits
- Mill De Walvisch (museummolen), Westvest 229
- Mill De Drie Koornbloemen, Vellevest 5
- Mill De Vrijheid, Noorvest 40
- Mill De Noord (restaurant), Noordvest 38
- Mill De Palmboom, Noordvest 34
- Mill De Kameel, Doeleplein 6
- De Babbersmolen, Schiedamsedijk 2 a (Volkstuinencomplex Vijfsluizen)
Getting There and Parking
We recommend everyone to come on foot or by public transport whenever possible.
Molen De Kameel is just a 10-minute walk from Schiedam Centrum train and metro station. You can also take the metro and get off at Parkweg station.
If you do choose to come by car, there are three parking garages available: Stadserf, ABC, and De Passage.
Planning to visit the Babbersmolen as well?
Then it’s convenient to come by bike – it’s only a 6-minute ride from Molen De Drie Koornbloemen.
There is also a free parking lot near the Babbersmolen, just a 5-minute walk behind the Spieringshoek secondary school.
If you’re coming by metro, get off at Troelstralaan station and walk for about 15 minutes from there.
