Wind, water and stones

Mills were once the driving force of the Dutch economy. The factories of the past. With the help of the natural energy sources of water and wind, polders were drained, planks were sawn, barrels full of oil were pressed and bags of grain were ground. You cycle past a number of windmills in the municipality of Berkelland. Every mill has its own story. Over the centuries, fires and natural disasters have destroyed mills, but the mills have been rebuilt again and again and have mainly been restored in recent decades. A bit of nostalgia is preserved and the production of pure products, such as authentic miller's flour, for baking delicious breads is also kept going.

Tips nearby:
Experience the Berkel! Sign up on one of the Berkelzompen and sail along for a while. The skippers take you back to earlier times. The view from the water is fantastic and there is plenty of story telling along the way. Zomp 'De Snippe' sails through the lock at the Mallum mill on Sunday. You can also board in Borculo. In Borculo you can make reservations at the Borculo Tourist Information.

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