Gelderland Mill Day

On Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November, dozens of windmills across Gelderland will open their doors for the annual Gelderland Windmill Days. Over the course of two days, visitors can discover the unique heritage represented by these windmills: monuments where centuries-old technology, landscape and craftsmanship come together.

The participating mills are often situated in beautiful locations: from watermills on the edge of nature reserves to windmills that serve as landmarks in villages and towns. Some mills are only open on Saturdays, whilst others are also open on Sundays. The ‘Hert’ corn mill is only open on that Saturday. An overview of all participating mills and their opening hours can be found on this website.

The ’t Hert grain mill is a striking feature in the centuries-old village of Putten. The mill harks back to the time when wheat fields dominated the landscape of the Puttereng and stood then as a sentinel at the entrance to the village. The mill operates every Saturday. The current mill was built in 1899 to replace a predecessor that burnt down in 1898, having been in service for at least a hundred years. The mill has been thoroughly restored over the years. During this work, the sail cross, tail, ring beam, capstan and thatched roof were replaced. At present, the mill grinds wheat for the baker and rye for pig feed.

The mill is in operation every Saturday.