
Molen de Adriaan
History of the Molen de Adriaan
The original site of the windmill is also the foundation of the tower that defended the center of town. It was used to produce cement, paint, and tan and later converted by new ownership into a tobacco mill. For centuries this was one of the most stunning windmills in Holland. When it burned in 1932, a central focal point of the city was lost. It took seventy years for the efforts of local citizens to produce enough money to rebuild the mill.
Visit the windmill on the Spaarne River
Enjoy a guided tour of the Molen de Adriann on your visit to Haarlem. The mill can be seen in use on Saturdays if weather permits, and is open every day for tours. The town is small, and while there is parking available, walking the streets of the town is pleasant—Haarlem is only a 15-minute train ride from Amsterdam. A canal tour of the town will show you the various sites from the water. A gentle stroll to the mill is no problem at all.