The Akkermolen is a so-called standard mill. Van Gogh will certainly have seen it during his childhood years in Zundert. You pass this special mill on the Van Gogh National Park Walk Zundert.
The Zundertse Akkermolen mill dates back to 1665. The standard mill is the oldest type of corn mill. This type of mill is turned entirely to the wind, using the tail of the mill.
The mill was actually in use until 1950. Since then it has been kept running by volunteer millers. Inside the mill are inscriptions of millers and servants from the year 1804.
Van Gogh's painting "Le Moulin de la Galette" shows similarities to the Akkermolen in Zundert, according to experts.
Opening hours:
Every first Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open on national bicycle and mill day and on national monument day. When there is sufficient wind, pumping is done.
For group visits at other times, please contact:
Mrs. H. van Dorst-Hereijgers : 076-5973470
Miller J. Brosens: 076-5973019
