Haarlem: Canal Cruise Spaarne Mill to Mill
Hop aboard our Mill to Mill boat trip and experience the beauty of the river Spaarne in Haarlem! Cruise off the beaten track and discover the charm of typical Dutch windmills along the way. It's a sight that's sure to impress both adults and children alike!
Our skipper will guide you from the heart of Haarlem past iconic landmarks like Mill the Adriaan, the Waag, and the Teylers Museum. Then, we'll head towards Heemstede, a picturesque route lined with charming houseboats. Along the way, you'll catch a glimpse of the majestic "Unicorn" mill, surrounded by lush greenery and stately homes along the Spaarne.
Enjoy the cruise with tasty snacks and refreshing drinks, that are provided at our boarding location. Our experienced crew has been navigating Haarlem's canals for years. Whether it's summer or winter, we've got you covered with open or heated boats, ensuring a comfortable cruise in any season.
Please note that except for service animals, pets are not allowed on board.
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Haarlem: Canal Cruise Spaarne Mill to Mill
What's included in Haarlem: Canal Cruise Spaarne Mill to Mill
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Molen De Adriaan MuseumPass-by Only
In 1778 the Amsterdam businessman Adriaan de Boois bought an old defense tower. He received permission from the city of Haarlem to build a windmill. Adriaan built his windmill on top of the old Goê Vrouw tower. As a result, the mill blades rise high above the Spaarne and catch every breeze possible. On 19 May 1779 the Adriaan smock mill is put into use. For years Adriaan de Boois ground tuff, a sort of volcanic stone, into trass. Trass is a special additive added to mortar to make walls waterproof.
The building was designed by Lieven de Key around 1597 and is built with Namense steen from Namur, Belgium. It is the only building in Haarlem that was built this way, and was designed in its day as a landmark that befits an authority. The weigh house masters needed to be able to judge the correct measure of a shipload of grain that was delivered in Haarlem. Inside the large cast iron balance can still be seen. The location of the weigh house was strategically located where the Spaarne river joins the beek, a small canal that according to tradition was used to carry fresh water from the dunes to serve the brewers of Haarlem. Haarlem was known for its beer brewing in the 15th-17th centuries. A large wooden crane operated by wheels driven by manpower was used to hoist the grain on ships into the Waag building and back into other ships or carts for further transport. The wooden crane can be seen on most historic pictures of the Spaarne up until 1872.
Teylers MuseumPass-by Only
Teylers Museum is an art, natural history, and science museum in Haarlem, Netherlands. Established in 1778, Teylers Museum was founded as a centre for contemporary art and science. The historic centre of the museum is the neoclassical Oval Room (1784), which was built behind the house of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702–1778), the so-called Fundatiehuis (Foundation House). Pieter Teyler was a wealthy cloth merchant and banker of Scottish descent, who bequeathed his fortune for the advancement of religion, art, and science. He was a Mennonite and follower of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that except for service animals, pets are not allowed on board.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts at our floating Boathuys! Check in, buy tickets or get a drink, its all possible.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please check in at our Boathuys (Spaarne 11a) before the cruise starts