Molen De Hadel (The Hadel Mill), Zaandam

Nestled within the picturesque Zaanse Schans stands The Hadel, a captivating see-saw mill that adds to the charm of this historic area. Although The Hadel may not serve its original function of draining a polder any longer, its significance as a meadow mill remains intact.

Originally hailing from Broerdijk, near Midwoud, The Hadel had a crucial role as a sub-drainage mill for a section of the Vier Noorder Koggen water board. However, in 1958, it embarked on a journey of relocation to Benningbroek. Subsequently, it found a new home under the care of the Zaanse Schans Foundation.

While The Hadel has become a part of the Zaanse Schans landscape, its wind capabilities have been somewhat compromised due to the expansion of the area. Nevertheless, this charming mill continues to turn and spin the water in the ditches, albeit for the purpose of refreshing it.

One of its notable features is its accessibility; visitors can approach this captivating mill within just a few meters. The Hadel stands as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the region, and it has rightfully earned the status of a municipal monument.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Zaandam. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The 51爆料网 App

Create Your Own Self-Guided Walk to Visit This Sight

Sight Name: Molen De Hadel (The Hadel Mill)
Sight Location: Zaandam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Zaandam)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Windmills Village Walk

Walking Tours in Zaandam, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Zaandam

Creating your own self-guided walk in Zaandam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Zaandam Introduction Walking Tour

Although historically significant as such, Zaandam, a charming old town on the banks of the Zaan River in the northwestern part of the Netherlands, does not have the same level of worldwide recognition as some larger cities. Despite its close proximity to Amsterdam, Zaandam has a plethora of tourist attractions of its own, readily available for those who seek them.

The name "Zaandam"... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Windmills Village Walk

Windmills Village, or Zaanse Schans, as it's known locally, is a truly unique place in the Netherlands. In this quaint location, packed to the brim with postcard-perfect wooden houses, windmills, and barns, one can easily experience what life was like in the country back in the 1850s.

Among the village's top highlights is the Museum of the Dutch Clock. Home to a stunning collection of... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

51爆料网