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Kaag en Braassem has a unique character with many windmills, churches, heritage sites, museums, parks and special places that it accommodates. Take the time to see them up close.

The Buurtermolen

location_on Buurterpolder 5
Rijpwetering

The Buurtermolen, believed to have been built in the 18th century, was used to drain the Buurterpolder up to 1968. When this task was taken over by an electric pumping station, the hollow post mill fell into disrepair.

Boerderij Buitenverwachting

location_on Vlietkade 2
Hoogmade

Mills in Kaag & Braassem

Kaag & Braassem counts 20 mills, well actually 20 and 2 halves. Read more about the mills in our municipality.

Watertoren

location_on Noordhoek 7
Roelofarendsveen

The water tower in Roelofarendsveen was built in 1931 to a design by the architect Hendrik Sangster. The tower is 31.5 meters high and has a water reservoir of 150 m³. Due to the enormous tulip on the stucco facades, the water tower is a striking landmark in the surroundings of Roelofarendsveen.

Moppemolen

location_on Dwarsweg 16
Rijpwetering

The Moppemolen was built in 1752 after fire destroyed its predecessor. Together with the Meerkrek this ground-sailer was used for drainage of the Veenderpolder and the Lijkerpolder beyond the dikes.

Vlietmolen

location_on Vlietkade 1
Hoogmade

The Vlietmolen was built in 1913 to drain the Vlietpolder, after its predecessor burnt down. The top of the Vlietmolen wasn’t newly built, but originated from a smock mill from Ter Aar.

Doesmolen

location_on Doespolderkade 5
Hoogmade

The Doesmolen is most likely built in 1636 and forms a couple with the Kalkmolen. Together they drain the Doespolder.

Sint-Bavokerk

location_on Leidseweg 6
Oud Ade

De Vergulde Vos Regthuys van Alkemade

location_on Koppoellaan 22
Rijpwetering

Sluis Nieuwe Wetering

location_on Sluis 1
Nieuwe Wetering

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