Molen van Sloten is a working drainage windmill on Amsterdam's southwestern edge. A guided tour explains how windmills help manage water in low-lying land. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is €8, including the tour (prices checked in October 2026). Tours start hourly and last about 45 minutes. Buy through the official website or at the counter; groups should contact the mill ahead.
Highlights
The waterside mill
Observe the building from around Akersluis. Its setting makes the relationship between windmill, canals and water levels tangible before the guide starts explaining.
Draining the polders
Ask how the mechanism moves water and why neighbouring land needs constant water management. The visit offers a different way of understanding the landscapes around Amsterdam.
The miller's work
Depending on conditions and what is possible that day, the guide explains how the mill is operated. The sails depend on wind, so their turning cannot be guaranteed.
Sloten village
Continue with a walk through the village. For comparison with other mills, read about De Gooyer and Zaanse Schans before planning another excursion.
Practical info
Tips
- Arrive before the hour: turning up between tours may mean waiting. The counter takes debit or credit cards only. Museumkaart does not make admission free: the advertised rate is €6.75 (prices checked in October 2026). A lift is advertised, but ask which parts it serves for your needs; our Amsterdam accessibility guide helps with planning. Older names link the mill to the Kuiperijmuseum: current access to the cooperage display could not be confirmed, so do not make it your sole reason for travelling.
How to get there
Akersluis 10, 1066 EZ Amsterdam. Enter the full address in a journey planner for a current route from your starting point.
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