About
Kinderdijk is a village in Mollenwaard, in South of Netherlands. Situated in the Alblasserwaard polder at the confluence of Lek and Noord rivers. Kinderdijk is an UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. It was established in 1740, to drain the polder. For more on Kinderdijk check out official website.
Distance
Kinderdijk is 25km away to the south of Rotterdam and will take about 30-45 mins depending on the traffic.
How to reach?
There are 3 ways to commute to reach this beautiful site
By car: You can get to the free car parking lots (in Alblasserwaard) specially assigned for the cars visiting the Kinderdijk. They are a bit away from the actual site, to avoid traffic jams as the roads are very narrow. These parking lots offer free shuttles direct to the Kinderdijk and are seasonal, so you might want to check them before hand on their official website. If you are lucky, you might find a good spot to park your car on the streets. We had parked at the free lot and taken the shuttle, as we had less time in hand. So, if you too are looking for a quick visit then choose this option.
By Waterbus: You can also plan your visit to Kinderdijk via water transport from Rotterdam. There are quite a few tourist cruises and boats that take you to the Heritage site, it includes hop-on, hop-off.
By Bus: You can also stick to the public buses which runs from Rotterdam and Dordrecht.
Tickets
You don´t need to buy ticket, if you don´t intend to visit the windmill museum. Strolling around the windmills spread across acres is free of cost. You can walk or rent-a-bike to explore this area. And if you wish to visit the museum, then you can purchase it online or directly at the site, the cost of the ticket is 8€. We had a nice long walk along the windmills, trying our luck to capture a perfect picture to share it with you all 
Time required
Exploring this place will require minimum 3-4 hours, including parking, reaching a shuttle (which involves waiting), taking a walk or biking, photographing, quick biting at local cafes nearby.
Toilets are available at the entrance of the Windmills, which are free and clean.
It is quite interesting to know, that till today, few families stay in these Windmills. And some these windmills are were also used for spices and grain grinding.
Quick Links:
Planning a short trip to Netherlands, then do check this out : Netherlands Guide , also What is the best time to visit Keukenhof?
Author: Kinnari
Welcome! I am Kinnari, a 20 something Engineer from Pune, India. Presently residing in Germany, which got me an opportunity to explore the world around me! Staying far from my family also got me a chance to step into the kitchen and put my apron on! Altogether a big opportunity to share my experiences with you!
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