The Akkermolen

The Akkermolen is a so-called standard windmill. Van Gogh must have seen it during his childhood in Zundert. You’ll pass this unique windmill on the Van Gogh National Park Walk in Zundert.

The Zundert Akkermolen dates back to 1665. The post mill is the oldest type of grain mill. These types of mills are turned entirely toward the wind using the mill’s tail.

The mill was in active use until 1950. Since then, it has been kept running by volunteer millers. Inside the mill, you can read inscriptions from millers and apprentices dating back to 1804.

According to experts, Van Gogh’s painting “Le Moulin de la Galette” bears similarities to the Akkermolen in Zundert. 

Opening hours:
Every first Saturday of the month from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Open on National Cycling and Mill Day and on National Heritage Day. The mill is in operation when there is sufficient wind.

For group visits at other times, please contact:
Ms. H. van Dorst-Hereijgers: 076-5973470
Miller J. Brosens: 076-5973019

This text has been translated using AI.