Heart of Holland & Schermerhorn Windmill

From $92

Journey into the Dutch countryside to explore windmills, iconic lowlands, and fairy-tale villages that feel like a step back in time.

Get whisked away to the heart of Holland, where windmills spin and canals stretch across storybook landscapes. Start at Schermerhorn Windmill, where you’ll step inside a real piece of Dutch engineering history. Then cruise through the UNESCO-listed Beemster polder — a perfectly planned patchwork of fields and farmhouses reclaimed from the sea. Wrap it all up with a wander through Broek in Waterland, a village so charming it looks painted. Expect green fields, quiet canals, and serious zen.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Drive through the UNESCO-listed Beemster polder
Take in classic countryside views straight from a postcard
Stroll through the dreamy village of Broek in Waterland
Explore a working Dutch windmill up close

Need to know

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Approximately 1-hour drive to Schermerhorn Windmill
Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time
Approximately 45 minutes of a guided walking tour in the village of Broek in Waterland
Weather-appropriate clothing recommended
Food and drinks are not included

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Heart of Holland & Schermerhorn Windmill

Journey into the Dutch countryside to explore windmills, iconic lowlands, and fairy-tale villages that feel like a step back in time.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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