The De Valk (Falcon) Windmill Museum stands tall at 29m, with its seven floors that are all accessible to the public. Of the nineteen windmills that originally stood on Leiden’s ramparts, this one is the last that remains. The mill became a museum in 1966, although it became operationally functional in 2000 and has since been used for milling.

There is much to explore at this mill, starting with the ground floor, which used to be the living area of the town miller’s residence. Virtually complete with the original furnishings, be transported back to the 18th century as you admire the Delftware tiles and the charming old coal stove. The first, second and third floors have been converted to exhibition rooms, which display tools used for milling, as well as a movie for you to understand more about mills in Holland. If you’ve ever wanted to know what exactly makes one mill so different from another, head to the third floor to learn just that. Of course, the trip would not be complete without visiting the grinding loft, which is the miller’s workspace. You can even enjoy the scenic view from the gallery, overlooking the Rhine river. A visit to this lovely mill, hiding a treasure of history and knowledge inside, is well worth it.