Kinderdijk Windmills (My Dream Day in The Netherlands) | Eileen Aldis Travel Channel
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2017
- KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS: DUTCH DREAM DAY - For my first visit to the Netherlands there were two things I absolutely had to see: windmills and wooden shoes. Visiting Kinderdijk accomplished both and turned into my Dutch dream day - complete with a giant rainbow!
We took a water bus from Rotterdam and when we arrived it was pouring rain. Freezing, we stopped at the only restaurant in town (which, thankfully, was good!) for traditional Dutch split pea soup to warm up. The weather changed every few minutes and continued to be crazy all day: torrential rain, wind gusts, sunshine, and a rainbow! Kinderdijk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it's the largest concentration of old windmills in all of the Netherlands. There are nineteen windmills that were built in the 1740s as part of the water management program to help Dutch people - as they say - 'keep their feet dry.' The whole area is beneath sea level so there were real problems with flooding and windmills were used to pump water. The story of how Kinderdijk got its name is very interesting. In 1421 there was a devastating flood where thousands of people drowned. When survivors got the nerve up to leave their homes and survey the damage, they saw a cradle floating in the water and heard the sounds of a baby crying. The story goes that a cat was jumping up and down in the cradle to keep it from tipping. The child was saved and that's how Kinderdijk, which means 'Children's Dyke' in English, got its name.
The area is extremely picturesque and looked like the Holland I've seen in my dreams: windmills dotting the horizon and turning in the wind. We even saw a man wearing yellow wooden shoes. He wasn't a tourist either! Another highlight was getting to go inside one of the windmills and see what it was like to live there. Until 1916 it belonged to a miller's family who had thirteen children. I expected it to feel really cramped and dark and was really surprised at how large and light it felt. There were many floors (which included climbing a lot of narrow ladders) and tall ceilings which made it feel more spacious. The white paint on the walls also magnified the light that came in through the windows. We got to try sleeping on one of the beds - only just fit!
Visiting Kinderdijk and getting to experience Dutch windmills and someone wearing traditional wooden shoes was the most fun day I've had in the Netherlands so far. The appearance of a huge rainbow was more than I could've asked for. Wow! Have you seen windmills in person? What did you think?
For more information about visiting Kinderdijk check out: / visitholland and / visitholland
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most windmills, including the ones at Kinderdijk are still operational. Meaning that the mills at Kinderdijk are still the main reason why that land is dry. Yes, there are modern backups for if the mills fail, but those windmills were built to last.
Wow, Thank You for doing a video on their old windmills. I didn't know any of them were still operational. that is amazing. thank you for sharing these videos of the Netherlands that are not just Amsterdam.❗
Happy you're enjoying our videos! Welcome to our channel :) Yes, it's fascinating to see these old windmills and learn more about their history. It would be cool to stay overnight in one, don't you think?
@@EileenAldis Absolutely I hope to visit the Netherlands one day.💯
I love hearing the history of places you visit......the museum was really interesting. Imagine a family of 13 living there!
Bet they all got along together too.
I guess they'd have to learn to get along! I loved being able to see inside the windmill. That was a highlight and turned out be more spacious and bright than I expected. Maybe we can stay overnight in one someday!
Those windmills are adorable. Glad you all had fun!
They're so charming! We had a lovely time, even if the weather was a bit weird at first.
Thank you for visiting my village of Kinderdijk,I was born there 52 years ago and still like it today
Wow, what a unique place to be born and grow up - thanks for sharing that :)
Great vlog about Kinderdijk
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I'm going to The Netherlands in March and I would love to to this day trip, thanks for sharing. You two are the cutest couple!!
Hi Vanessa! aww thank you! This is a great day trip and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did! Do you know which other parts of The Netherlands you'll be visiting? We also made videos in Amsterdam that are coming soon :)
Hi Eileen, we'll spend 4 days in Amsterdam and would like to do the day trip to Rotterdam from there. Thanks!
That sounds fantastic! I loved Amsterdam! Our videos from there are coming out starting tomorrow :) Hope you have a fabulous time!
This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
really great little side trip... have not done anything like this in 2 previous trips. only saw a couple windmills in Amsterdam and several along the highway while travelling by bus from Brussels. one of my dream trips for the future is just to spend an entire summer in the Netherlands criss-crossing the countryside and immersing myself in that culture!
Nice tranquil video-windmills are well cool
They’re fascinating to go inside and imagine living there.
I love this video about the windmills in the Netherlands.
I hope you make more videos about the Netherlands, or the windmills there.
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Thank you! We did make other videos about the Netherlands if you'd like to check them out here: bit.ly/thenetherlandsplaylist :) Hope you enjoy!
such an awesome vlog! thanks 😊
So happy to hear that :) Thanks!
Nice video, I was there as well.😊🌐🌐😊
Thanks! Isn’t it a cool place to visit? 😊
Why all the likes.. why you guys still attached your past!.. flip the page
Hi Eileen, we went to this place yesterday. It was really a magical place, super relaxing too! Although there was a mishap with the ferry (they didn’t mention that you have to change at Ridderkerk and take another boat), we still managed to spend some good time there. Thank you for making this video. With love, Farabi & Nasim
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I can imagine enjoying living in a windmill for a little while...maybe....
Hot air rises, i think the upper floors would be warm as well. Classy water bus.
True. I think I'd still be glad for those closing cubby doors and a warm blanket though! :) It was really neat to see how it's all laid out.
I cried when you said 1700s 0:59
Windmills, check! Wooden shoes, check! Super ultra cozy video, check! Thanks once again for a great travel video.
Ooh I like the way 'super ultra cozy' sounds. It's like unlocking next level cozy. Glad you enjoyed seeing these windmills! It was really cool to be able to see inside one!
I watched the video yesterday 11-15-2017. I went to bed last night knowing that an accurate "cozy" count had not been provided. I woke up this morning just knowing I had to be the one. I had to step up and do what needed to be done! I had to muster courage, bravery, and fingers! I had to .... Okay, okay ... I counted 6 references to cozy. Don't laugh but I had to run it again because I swore there had to be more. I think the last Marc "cozy" seemed like more than one but he did have a sparkle in his eye as it was said just after Eileen referred to 13 children! Thank you both for this bit of fun. You are great video hosts and good sports to smile. CHEERS!
Mylon, you completely made my day!! Seriously! Thank you for making me laugh with the ingenious way you wrote this! I'm shocked that we only said it 6 times! I agree that the last reference must count for more because of the sparkle ;) Thank you THANK YOU!!
Nice video!
I live in the village Kinderdijk.
Perfect explain of the name.
I liked the way the windmills blended with the countryside…So big and majestic in how they move.
What an enduring symbol of Dutch ingenuity! Were the Dutch the first to “Hack” the wind?
… Modern scientists are still trying hard to make the best use of wind energy!
I enjoyed this tour very much. …Loved the man in the wooden shoes too! Thanks for a great video!
That's a good question - I'm not sure if windmills are a Dutch invention or not. They're certainly the country that first pops to my mind when I picture them though. It was cool to see the old ones contrasted with the newer windmills that dot the horizon today. Seeing the wooden shoes in action was a real bonus!
The Greek Heron of Alexandria (10 AD-70AD) is generally credited with inventing a wind driven wheel for power. The Dutch were the first to develop and mass use of the saw mill, allowing them to outproduce the English during several Anglo Dutch wars.
Interesting - thanks for sharing that!
Hello Eileen and Marc. Wow you showed the Harp again, nice! still a lot of green there, winter must come later than in Canada .i love this video, nice to see how people lived back in the day in the Netherlands. And why do I keep thinking of Dexys Midnight runners when I see your videos ??? weird LOL.
haha I've had Come On Eileen sung to me a few times in my life ;) Yes, winter is later here and not as white as Canada. Seems to be mostly grey, windy, and wet. That's what made the appearance of a giant rainbow that much more exciting! Yes, the harp/swan/dog is never far in Rotterdam :) I also love seeing how people live - it's fascinating and fun to imagine the huge family occupying the space.
" OH come on Eileen , oh I swear what he means, at this moment...." lol. No snow here in Chatham yet but London had some last week, they can have it! The windmills and the scenery was lovely, and that old stove in the windmill house reminded me of grandfathers place in Dresden, another great video. Stay warm!
That rainbow 🌈
Isn't it perfect? 😍
I think windmills have just about caught up to lighthouses in my affinity for such iconic structures :) Never seen one in person. Just those white, more modern type thingys ..I think they're not actually windmills anyway..turbines ? Now I may want to start collecting windmill models ( as I have with lighthouses) So, thank you :)
Great catch of the rainbows!! Gotta love the quick changing weather out there :) And absolutely fascinating story of how the town got its name!
I'm glad you also found the story fascinating! I love learning about name origins and this place definitely did not disappoint. They have those wind turbines in The Netherlands as well but of course they're so different from the old style. They look cool too, though, especially when there are massive groups of them together. That's neat you collect lighthouses! We saw a beautiful lighthouse at Peggy's Cove one summer. I really love the symbolism of them - a light in the dark, guiding people home. :)
Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia! I've seen photos of that lighthouse and yes it's gorgeous! I believe I heard it used to function as a post office. And would you believe I wrote a poem about lighthouses (some 10 years ago) and the main theme of it is what you mentioned! A shining light in the dark, guiding people to shore/home through choppy waters. That is indeed one of the reasons I got into them! Amazing :)
Heyy, I'm kinda late to the party here, but check out Wranglestar's Travel vlog on the inner workings of one of there windmills. It's really super interesting! czcams.com/video/9BjFjKeYKDo/video.html
The windmills over time play an important role during the Dutch Golden Age (16th and 17th century) to automate the production of timber that was used the build a large Dutch fleet to travel the world for trade, which eventually lead to an enormous wealth, and even today the Netherlands is still ranked 4th in the world in the area of trade.
Muito bons seus vídeos, sou do Brasil e vamos para a Holanda em Março 2018. um grande abraço!
Obrigado! O Brasil parece incrível e eu adoraria visitar lá. Eu espero que você teve / está tendo / ter uma viagem maravilhosa para a Holanda!
I was borne in Kinderdijk , did a lot of phising and swimming there when we were young in the 60ts . Looks a lot differend now .
Wow, that's really neat! What a unique and interesting place to spend your childhood. Yes, I'm sure it's changed but I'd be curious how much of it is also still familiar to you.
Well Eileen , the windmills are stil the same and also the surrondings , but the vilage is verry differend with new houses and the house I lived is gone .
How many times did we say COZY in this video!? Anyone care to count? 😂
I never counted but you can say it all you want since this video oozes coziness!
Agreed! Every time the weather is cold and miserable I think, 'Ok, now the stage is set to get COZY' haha :)
Not cosy,in the netherlands it is gezellig
However you say it, it's the same lovely feeling.
@@EileenAldis lol
Those wooden shoes looks so awesome but at the same time they look uncomfortable!
I thought the same thing but I've actually heard they're quite comfortable! Guess I'll have to try a pair someday and find out! :)
As long as they fit well they're very nice to walk on. Also very good for your feet. I used to walk a lot on them, but living in an apartment building now I don't think my neighbors would like that. You still see people here on wooden shoes though. Even in the supermarket.
On Holland no one wears them. They are only traditional
@@Saartje05 ehm waar dan?
@@lennardoosterom6141 In het noorden, oosten en zuiden worden nog veel klompen gedragen. Ik woon in het oosten en zie het hier nog dagelijks en niet alleen bij ouderen. Sommigen lopen zelfs op klompen door de Jumbo. In het westen zal het niet of minder zijn, maar dat betekent nog niet dat ze niet gedragen worden.
It closes at 530 so if you go at 330 they sell discounted tickets xx
Good to know! Thanks for sharing x
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windmill is that tall grey mil that generates power, not the mills at Kinderdijk. Technically speaking ;)
Those are not bunk beds, but box-beds. Or in Dutch 'bedstede'. Farm houses had them as well as it was part of the walls as well, saving space in general.
For wanting a mill as your home, those things are expansive in purchase and maintenance. Just a fair warning for your wallet ;)
The wooden shoes is mostly to give tourists what they want to see, they are not used as often as in the past. You can buy them yourself as either souvenir or to wear yourself. The man in the video uses them as part of the experience for tourists, basically to show how a miller would have looked like in those days.
Hi there, I wouldn't want to live full-time in a windmill but staying overnight or for a short-term stay would be fun. The beds are indeed a great space-saving idea. Cozy too.
people used to sleep sitting up cause they thought if you lay down the devil would steal your soul
Living in a machine... Just imagine
It was fascinating to see and imagine.
Typical Dutch weather