Looking for off-the-beaten path luxury travel in The Netherlands?

This year, discover Schiedam — a hidden gem just outside Rotterdam — as it celebrates its 750th anniversary with unforgettable charm, heritage, and elegance.

Wander cobblestone streets lined with historic windmills, sip world-renowned jenever in artisanal distilleries, and dine in Michelin-rated restaurants tucked along peaceful canals. Whether you're a history buff, culture lover, or luxury traveler seeking authenticity, Schiedam invites you to experience Dutch tradition in style.

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Did you know?

The historic city centre of Schiedam is internationally renowned for its jenever, picturesque historic ports, and the tallest traditional windmills in the world. In 2025, Schiedam proudly celebrates 750 years of heritage, making it the perfect destination for unique and memorable experiences.

Outdoor Exploration & Group Tours

  • E-Puch Tours – Cruise through the scenic Westland region on electric mopeds.
  • E-Kickbike Rides – A stylish and eco-friendly group ride through nature and towns.
  • Classic VW Beetle Puzzle Tours – Teams follow a scenic route and solve riddles in iconic vintage cars.
  • Solex Adventures – A nostalgic ride on classic Dutch Solex mopeds.

Windmills

Schiedam is known for its beautiful windmills. In the past there were twenty mills in the old Schiedam, nowadays there are only five and two modern mills have been added. The mills of Schiedam used to be used for the jenever industry of Schiedam. Today, they are used to produce energy. Mill Nolet is the highest mill in Schiedam and also the highest in the world, because it is more than 43 meters high. We also know the following mills in Schiedam:

 

1. The Drie Koornbloemen, built in 1770 and thus the oldest existing mill inSchiedam. The mill has been restored and the wooden interior was repaired in2007.

2. The palm tree, built in 1781. It currently houses a museum, namely the Museum mill De Nieuwe Palmboom.

3. De Vrijheid, built in 1785 by order of a number of burners. De Vrijheid is now owned by the municipality of Schiedam and occasionally still runs on weekends.

4. The Walvisch, built in 1794. Since 2002 there is a mill shop in this mill that sells a lot of nice things besides flour.

5. The North, built in 1803. This mill was placed as a replacement for De Noort Moole of 1707. The Noord is 33.3 meters high, making it the second largest mill in the world. 6. De Noord is now a restaurant.

7. The Camel, the original mill was built in 1715, but was rebuilt in 2011.The mill is used for generating electricity and grinding grain.

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The Offer

For a luxurious itinerary, we have lots of high end elements to offer you. Boutique Holland DMC provides tailor-made programs for you and your travel groups, so feel free to get in touch to talk about your wishes. We work with luxury (green) hotels, (electrical) transport companies, restaurant, catering facilities, entertainment and recreation businesses, and so on. Count on us to make the best deals with local suppliers with a conscious touch.

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