RTV Stichtse Vecht – Utrecht windmills open on National Mill Days May 11 and 12

Curious how a polder mill keeps our feet dry, or how a flour mill grinds grain? During the National Mill Days on May 11 and 12, millers from Utrechts Landschap are ready to let their visitors enjoy this typically Dutch living monument.

There are forty windmills in the province of Utrecht, of which Utrechts Landschap manages 23. Each mill is unique and has its own story. There are many enthusiastic volunteers active in Molenland. During National Mill Days, these volunteers like to share their passion. There are guided tours of the millers and children’s activities. Mill Oog in ‘t Zeil and Molen de Hoop will be festively put into use on May 11 after a period of work. View more information per mill below.

• Molen Oog in ‘t Zeil is open on May 11 and 12.

On Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m., the mill will be festively put back into use after two and a half years of inactivity. The children of the Carolus School will lift the catch, which will set the renewed wicker cross in motion again.

• Mill de Hoop will also be festively put into use again on Saturday, May 11.

The mayor of Stichtse Vecht comes to light the trap. There are activities and pancakes or waffles are baked.
– The Spengense Mill is open on May 11 and is allowed to operate again after a two-year standstill.

• De Veenmolen is open on Saturday, May 11.

There are guided tours of the millers, and visitors can taste pancakes, butternut squash and gingerbread. Children can have their faces painted.

• Molen Geesina is open on May 11 and delicious pancakes are baked.
• Mill Maallust in Amerongen is open on May 11.

A brass band plays in the afternoon.

• The Kockengense Mill can be visited on May 11.
• The Kortrijkse Molen runs on May 11 and 12 and is open to visitors in May.

Visitors who are present at the mill at 10 a.m. can help the miller prepare the mill for operation.

• The Westveense Mill is only open on Saturday, May 11.

At 10:00 am the millers will start cruising, greasing and setting sail. Early birds can help. When there is sufficient wind and water, grinding takes place.

• The Oostzijdse Mill is open to visitors on May 12.

The mill cannot turn yet. There are guided tours and coffee is ready.

• The Loenderveense Mill is open and can be visited on Saturday, May 11, and guided tours are given.
• The polder mills of Buitenweg and Westbroek can be visited on both days

Utrechts Landschap protects nature and heritage in the province of Utrecht. We have been purchasing nature and heritage for almost 100 years to preserve it for future generations. We manage more than 5,800 hectares of nature and special heritage, including more than 20 country estates, 23 mills, Loenersloot Castle, military heritage and Steenfabriek Bosscherwaarden.

Nature is indispensable for our life on earth. We are nature. If we don’t give nature a voice in this fast-paced world, it will lose its power. That is why Utrechts Landschap takes responsibility. We make choices for the long term and keep the peace. We purchase nature and heritage, manage it in a sustainable way and tell our story.

Together with volunteers, Protectors and everyone who supports our goal, we ensure more nature in the province of Utrecht. Are you in? Visit www.utrechtslanden.nl.

Photographer of Molen de Hoop: André Russcher.