De Drie Waaien

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De Drie Waaien is a tower mill in Afferden, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1869 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 51°53'5"N, 5°38'43"E

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GelderlandNetherlands

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De Drie Waaien – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouwehands Dierenpark, Cunerakerk, Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg, Batenburg Castle.

5.6 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen
143 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Rhenen, the Ouwehands Dierenpark stands as a captivating destination for animal lovers and families alike. This enchanting zoo, set within the lush greenery of the Utrecht province, offers a unique blend of wildlife experiences...
6.1 miNW
Church
Cunerakerk, Rhenen
155 min walk • The Cunerakerk is the main church of Rhenen, Netherlands. During the Middle Ages it was an important pilgrimage site. The church has stored the relics of the Saint Cunera since the 8th century. The tower has a height of 81.8 metres.
5.3 miN
Cemetery
Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg
135 min walk • The Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II, located in the Netherlands. This solemn site is the final resting place for Dutch soldiers who fell during the Battle of Grebbeberg in May 1940, a significant...
4.2 miS
Forts and castles
Batenburg Castle
109 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of the Netherlands, Batenburg Castle is a historical gem that whispers tales of medieval grandeur and ruinous decline. Although now in a state of picturesque decay, this once-majestic fortress dates back to the early 14th century, with...
7.1 miNW
Windmill
De Zwaan
181 min walk • De Zwaan is a tower mill in Lienden, the Netherlands, which is in working order. The mill was built in 1644 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 25834.
4.1 miS
Museum, Windmill
Batenburg Windmill
106 min walk • Batenburg Windmill is a post mill in Batenburg, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in the 18th century and is under repair as of February 2014. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
2.4 miSE
Museum, Windmill
De Verrekijker
61 min walk • De Verrekijker is a tower mill in Bergharen, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1904 and has been converted to a holiday cottage. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
5.3 miSE
Memorial
Lancaster Memorial
136 min walk • The Lancaster Memorial in Beuningen, Netherlands is a memorial that commemorates the crew of the British Avro Lancaster LM325 SR-J that crashed on the spot during the night of 22 to 23 June 1943 in World War II. The bomber belonged to the No. 101 Squadron of the RAF. Six of the seven crew lost their lives.
3.7 miS
Forts and castles
Hernen
95 min walk • Castle Hernen is a Dutch castle from the 14th century. Hernen Castle is located in the south of Gelderland, in the village of Hernen, in the far west of the Rijk van Nijmegen. It was probably created around 1350, and at that time consisted only ...
5 miNW
Nature, Mountain
Grebbeberg
128 min walk • The Grebbeberg in Rhenen, in the Dutch province of Utrecht, is a 52-meter-high hill that forms the southeastern tip of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a lateral moraine. Due to its strategic location overlooking the Lower Rhine and the Betuwe, this hill...
6.3 miSE
Windmill
De Oude Molen, Wijchen
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