About the mill
Flour mill “De Hoop” was built in the 17th century as a fulling mill “De Haan” in what was then Soeterwoude in the neighbourhood of Leiden. In 1865 the mill was moved to the Molenpad in ‘t Zand. There it served as a flour mill until the 1920s. After that, the blades of the mill were gradually removed and the hood was replaced by a rain hat.
At the beginning of this century, the idea arose to restore the mill to its former glory. This was no longer possible in its old location and so the mill was moved to its current location in May 2011. From May 2013 the mill can be visited here and every now and then wheat is ground into flour again.
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Camper places
At the ‘De Hoop’ flour mill, 14 places are available to spend the night with your camper. From this place you can explore the surrounding polder landscape by bike or on foot or enjoy the nearby sea, beach and dunes. In the spring, the mill is surrounded by the flowering bulb fields.
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Amazing! One of the most interesting hallmarks of Holland! This is what everybody in Canada thinks of windmills in Holland!
Activities
Throughout the year, various activities take place around the mill. Unfortunately, no activities have been able to take place in the past 2 years. We have another full program for 2022 (‘The year of the miller’).
- 9 April, 11.00-12.00: World record attempt ‘All the windmills will turn’
- 14 May, 10.00-17.00: National Mill Day
- 15 May, 10.00-17.00: National Mill Day
- 26 June, 11.00-16.00: Great bake off ‘t Zand and Living molenpolyspel
- July 10, 11.00-16.00: Flea market
- August 21, 11.00-16.00: Festival at the mill
- September 10, 10.00-17.00 Heritage Day
- September 11, 10.00-17.00: Heritage Day
- September 25, 11.00-16.00: Vehicle Day

Volunteers wanted
Are you interested in giving guided tours, taking care of coffee or helping with maintenance? Then do not hesitate to contact us.
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