Welcome to Museum Molen de Vlieger
Discover the history of our mill
The authentic mill, built in 1621, is still fully operational and is currently set up as a museum.
Want to visit De Vlieger Mill?
From April to October, you can visit the mill on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Molen de Vlieger is a polder mill located in the unique Essesteijn polder landscape in Voorburg, which also includes a petting zoo. The authentic mill, built in 1621, is still fully operational and is currently set up as a museum.
Would you like to know more about what there is to see in and around the mill?
You can visit Molen de Vlieger, where you will receive a guided tour from one of our expert volunteers. Experience the beauty and feel the power of a piece of traditional Dutch craftsmanship. A fun outing for children, yourself, and your (foreign) guests!
Admission is €3 for adults and €1 for children; you can pay by debit card or cash.
Groups can contact Molen de Vlieger to make an appointment via info@molendevlieger.nl or tel. 06-85795217.
Become a friend of the De Vlieger windmill today!
With your support, you help us keep the public function of this beautiful mill alive – now and in the future.
As a friend, you contribute to the preservation of this special heritage and enjoy great benefits yourself.
You will regularly receive our newsletter and a beautiful annual calendar. With your friend card, you can visit the mill for free during the mill season and may bring one guest free of charge on every visit.
Discover Windmill De Vlieger
Explore our highlights
Mill de Vlieger anno 1621
De Vlieger Mill in Voorburg is a polder mill, built in 1621, making it the oldest still-working mill of its kind in the Netherlands.
Do you have a warm heart?
Do you have a soft spot for our mill? Then become a Friend of Molen de Vlieger.
Our guide explains
You can visit the mill. A guide will be happy to show you around the mill and explain everything about how it works, the life of a miller, and the polder landscape.