Kinderdijk is a village community in the Alblasserwaard province. This corner of South Holland, part of the scenic Waal and Merwede regions, has long been shaped by Rhine Delta waters. Kinderdijk is most known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th-century windmills. The charming hamlet is located amid low-lying polders, tracts of land reclaimed from the sea by the power of the windmills and enclosed by embankments, or dikes. This legendary place calls to mind the 1865 novel Hans Brinker, in which a heroic boy plugs his finger into a ruptured dike.
Rotterdam stretches across a maze of natural and artificial waterways. With its location at the mouth of the New Meuse River and easy link to the Rhine and Central Europe, it is Europe’s largest port, earning it the nickname “Gateway to Europe.” Much of it was destroyed during World War II, yet it stands today as one of the continent’s great cities of art, architecture and innovation, boasting a lively culture and many museums. With a pleasant river orientation, Rotterdam’s spacious new inner city is a pleasure to explore; its shop-lined Lijnbaan district was Europe’s first pedestrian shopping precinct.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Kinderdijk Windmills
See the picturesque Dutch countryside and the original technological marvels of historic Kinderdijk.
Kinderdijk Windmills by E-bicycle
Cycle through the grasslands of Kinderdijk and see the 19 historic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kinderdijk by Vintage Barge
Go beyond the usual visitor experience on a Viking exclusive boat tour and visit the oldest Kinderdijk windmill.
Kinderdijk Windmills & Dutch Cheese Making
See the picturesque Dutch countryside as you explore The Netherlands’ world-famous cheeses and windmills.
Behind the Scenes at the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Take a guided tour of a leading art storage facility and enjoy a taste of local cuisine.
