Things to do in Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage

Discover all the activities below

Film & exhibition

In Secondary Pumping Station ‘De Fabriek’, you can experience the story of Kinderdijk in an impressive way. The film and exhibition showcase how the area was formed, how the water management system works, and why Kinderdijk is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The perfect start to your visit!

Enter the pumping station

Visit the beautiful Wisboom pumping station and inspect the impressive flywheels in the engine room for yourself. The scent of fresh lubricating oil awaits you.

Step inside the mills

Two of our mills are opened daily to the public. Each one with its own unique story. With your entrance ticket you can visit both of them.

Board the tour boat

With your entrance ticket you can also board one of the tour boats. Let the impressive spectacle of the World Heritage drift past as you glide across the water.

Floating Exhibition

Step aboard the South Holland barge ‘Alles Heeft een Tijd’ and visit this floating exhibition in the World Heritage Site.

Bird Theater

In our Bird Theater we introduce you to 22 protagonists from the Kinderdijk bird world. This is the gateway to discovering nature in Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage.

Café and Giftshop

Coming from the direction of the dike, you can’t miss the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage Visitors Centre. Includes a café, souvenirshop and a breath-taking view from the rooftop.

Audio tours

Get even more out of your visit with the Kinderdijk app, and enjoy audio tours, maps, added information, and much more besides!

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