Molen De Kat
Molen De Kat
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weekak
Edinburgh, UK1,080 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
This is a working windmill that grinds pigments and dye to make paint. Its fascinating to be inside the windmill and there is an opportunity to climb the windmill and get some great views, I chose not to climb for health reasons but I stood by a small window and got a perfect view!
Written 17 September 2023
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SGarner5
Istanbul, Türkiye18 contributions
Aug 2023
I recommend entering this mill as it offers a climb to an outdoor platform from which you experience a nice view. Plus, it's interesting.
Written 5 August 2023
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nnmercman
Camberley, UK13,802 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is one of the only working paint windmills left in the world and it was fascinating to hear the Miller explain how it all works and answer our questions afterwards. Obviously the mill only works when the wind is strong enough to turn the sails and this is not often, so I think it’s more of an exhibit rather than money making from producing paint dye etc (guess most income is generated from tourists). However, De Kat was still an interesting experience which forms part of the larger living museum and entrance is 5euros
Written 8 May 2023
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TAMAN1951
Liberty Lake, WA6,465 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Great experience to learn the contribution of this style of windmill to the Netherlands.
Nice museum included with the working mill creating pigments.
Nice museum included with the working mill creating pigments.
Written 12 April 2023
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Ugo C
Reykjavik, Iceland757 contributions
Jun 2022
In a land full of windmills, this one stands out. We had a great time learning about the factory and the paint. Recommended
Written 19 October 2022
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Chandra_A_Texas_USA
Pearland, TX417 contributions
Jun 2022
This is one of several windmills in a row. There are several places from outside that one can photograph it. Can get a bit cramped inside.
Written 17 September 2022
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Stewart
Glasgow, UK10 contributions
Jul 2022
My visit to Molen De Kat really was the icing on the cake of my visit to Old Holland. As if not seeing the windmills along the river bank was enough, to actually get inside one, see the workings, learn about its history, and stand on its platform is a true experience in itself.
Written 19 July 2022
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Qattanx7
56 contributions
May 2022
Having a tour inside this windmill where it show also a brief about dyeing materials and how the windmill was used in this field. small coffee with souvenir shop in the end of the tour. Note you need to pay to enter this place.
Written 15 July 2022
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Caz
United Kingdom4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
This village has working windmills, clog making and cheese making on site.
The Village is lived in by the workers, so you have to be respectful to property and the people.
Cheese tasting was an experience, lots of different tastes and smells.
The clog making was fascinating.
Cafés, ice cream lots of places to sit if tired from climbing the ladders in the windmills lol.
Well worth the money. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Windmills not suitable for people with disabilities as ladders are very steep but rest of the Village is ok.
The Village is lived in by the workers, so you have to be respectful to property and the people.
Cheese tasting was an experience, lots of different tastes and smells.
The clog making was fascinating.
Cafés, ice cream lots of places to sit if tired from climbing the ladders in the windmills lol.
Well worth the money. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Windmills not suitable for people with disabilities as ladders are very steep but rest of the Village is ok.
Written 14 July 2022
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vioflo55
Targoviste, Romania21 contributions
Jul 2021
A special family, with great attention to detail, with a performance of impeccable service. I drank a hot, fragrant chocolate that reminded me of my childhood.
Written 27 July 2021
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Molen De Kat:
- Zaanse Schans Windmills, Clogs and Dutch Cheese Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (From ₹ 3,758.54)
- Zaanse Schans 3-Hour Private Tour from central Amsterdam, Airport or Port (From ₹ 12,044.66)
- Keukenhof's Tulips and Windmills Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam (From ₹ 9,218.46)
- The Ultimate Zaanse-Schans Private Day Trip (From ₹ 16,491.42)
- Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Tour from Amsterdam Airport (From ₹ 14,360.94)
- Hotels near Molen De Kat:
- (0.27 km) Heerlijck Slaapen
- (0.39 km) B&B River Garden
- (0.52 km) Boutique Hotel Zaan
- (0.65 km) Zaans aan Zee
- (2.60 km) Bed & Breakfast Saenliefde
- Restaurants near Molen De Kat:
- (0.31 km) Restaurant De Hoop Op d'Swarte Walvis
- (0.29 km) Chocolaterie De Cacaoboom
- (0.28 km) De Kraai
- (0.28 km) De Tweekoppige Phoenix
- (0.49 km) Brouwerij Hoop