De Windhond, Woerden

Name: De Windhond
Address: Wilhelminaweg 1, Woerden, 3441 XB, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 6 42051066

#1 among attractions in Woerden

Top attraction, Historical place, Monuments and statues, Windmill

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Facts and practical information

De Windhond is a windmill in the city of Woerden, Netherlands. The mill was built in 1755 on an artificial hill of 9.3 metres in height that was part of the defensive enclosure of the ancient city. The mill itself is 5.7 metres high. The windmill sail spans 25.2 metres. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1755 (269 years ago)Coordinates: 52°5'3"N, 4°52'59"E

Address

Wilhelminaweg 1Woerden 3441 XB Netherlands

Contact

+31 6 42051066

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Day trips

De Windhond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kasteel de Haar, De Haar Castle, Fort Wierickerschans, Heksenwaag.

5.1 miNE
Specialty museum, Forts and castles, Museum
Kasteel de Haar, Utrecht
130 min walk • Kasteel de Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands, located near the city of Utrecht. This enchanting edifice, with its fairy-tale appearance, is nestled within expansive, meticulously manicured gardens and parklands.
5.3 miNE
Rebuilt medieval-style castle and gardens
De Haar Castle
135 min walk • De Haar Castle, located near Utrecht in the Netherlands, is the largest fortress of its kind in the country and a breathtaking example of neo-Gothic architecture. Encircled by a moat and adorned with turrets, towers, and ornate decorations, this grandiose structure...
4.2 miW
Forts and castles
Fort Wierickerschans, Oud-Bodegraven
108 min walk • The Wierickerschans Fort is a part of the Old Dutch Waterline or "Oude Hollandse Waterlinie". This was a defence system that allowed large parts of the country to be flooded.
4.2 miS
52°1'24"N • 4°52'20"E
Heksenwaag, Oudewater
108 min walk • Specialty museum, Historical place, Museum
4.2 miS
52°1'28"N • 4°52'18"E
Touwmuseum 'De Baanschuur', Oudewater
107 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.6 miE
Canal
Leidse Rijn, Utrecht
143 min walk • The Leidse Rijn is a canal in the province of Utrecht, Netherlands. It was dug since the Middle Ages when the meandering old Rhine course silted up. The Leidse Rijn has a length of 13 km. Towns along the Leidse Rijn are De Meern and Harmelen.
7 miNE
Canal
Amsterdam–Rhine Canal
179 min walk • The Amsterdam–Rhine Canal is a canal in the Netherlands that was built to connect the port and capital city of Amsterdam to the main shipping artery of the Rhine.
6.4 miNE
52°8'0"N • 5°0'43"E
Kinderboerderij Otterspoor, Maarssen
164 min walk • Playground, Farm, Park
3.9 miSE
Historical place, Windmill
De Valk, Montfoort
101 min walk • De Valk is an octagonal overhead windmill on the old city wall of Montfoort that is listed as a national monument.
6.3 miNW
Town
Nieuwkoop
162 min walk • Nieuwkoop, located in the Zuid-Holland region of the Netherlands, is a charming town that offers visitors a peaceful and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its network of lakes, canals, and marshes, Nieuwkoop is a haven for nature lovers...
~840 ftN
52°5'12"N • 4°52'59"E
Bibliotheek De Beuk, Woerden
5 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is De Windhond open?

De Windhond is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 2 pm - 4 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed