A beautiful oasis within the city of Holland, Windmill Island features a 240 year old working Dutch windmill "De Zwaan" (meaning graceful bird). The windmill towers over 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes, canals and picnic areas.
• Over 150,000 tulips bloom in the spring. In the summer, annual plants and flowers decorate the ground. We welcome you to linger amid a sea of flowers.
• The Posthouse museum is an exact replica of a 14th century wayside inn. Inside you can view a 12 minute presentation about Windmills, The Netherlands and our "De Zwaan".
• During the summer, visitors delight in the old-time klompen dance performed by boys and girls dressed in folk costumes and wooden shoes.
• Kids will love the antique carousel, featuring hand-carved and painted wooden horses.
• Visit the miniature Netherlands Village made by the early settlers.
• Enjoy some world famous fudge.
• Visit the souvenir shop for some mementos of your visit.
• Listen to our antique Amsterdam street organ and learn how it works.