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 (cancelled)
- 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.
More informationOut latest news
Windmill fair cancelled
We would like to inform you about the cancellation of the Windmill fair ’22. The reason for this regrettable decision is simply a shortage of participants. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find enough people willing to come to our festival this yea...
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Flea market 10th of July 2022
Sunday 10 July from 11.00 to 16.00 the annual flea market will be held again at Molen de Hoop in ‘t Zand. You probably have something in the attic or garage that you no longer use and that you can make someone else very happy with. Private individuals who...
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Route Zijper mills
Due to the 50th anniversary of the Guild of Voluntary Molenaars, mill De Hoop has made a route along mills in De Zijpe. A description can be collected from us, if you return it to us afterwards, you can get a cup of coffee from us. ...
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National Mill Day
The national open mill days will be held on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May. Our mill can be visited free of charge both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the weather allows, wheat is also ground to flour on the wind. ...
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Living molenpolyspel
On Sunday June 26, the living molenpolyspel van ‘t Zand will be held again. Everyone can participate, a team contains 5 people and participation costs € 15.00 per team. You can register via activiteiten@molentzand.nl. ...
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Great bake off ‘t Zand
Also this year, the population of ‘t Zand (and the distant surroundings) can participate again in the great bake off ‘t Zand. If you would also like to participate, please register at activiteiten@molentzand.nl. The prize-giving ceremony will take p...
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Flea market
The flea market will take place on Sunday 10 July. The entrance is then free, a sales place costs € 5.00. The flea market starts at 11am and lasts until 4pm. You can register via activiteiten@molentzand.nl. ...
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Heritage days
The Heritage days will be held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September. Our mill can be visited free of charge both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If the weather allows, wheat is also ground to flour on the wind. ...
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Vehicle Day
The annual Vehicle Day will be held on Sunday 25 September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entrance is € 3.00 (for children up to 12 years old € 1.50). If you would like to participate or for more information, please contact activiteiten@molentzand.nl. ...
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Piece of history reunited with mill
When the mill was still in Leiden, this mill was, among other things, a sawmill. At that time the name of the mill was “De Haan”. Because of the connection with the sawmill, a beard (name plate of the mill) was made in Rococo style with a rooster ca...
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