"2 windmilltown..." Zeddam by PeteNL

Zeddam Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 15 photos

Zeddam "Toren" (tower) windmill - Zeddam

We moved here in June 2002, and stayed for 2,5 years... not too bad to live in, though (too) quiet. It's sort of a "retirement reserve", especially for tourists - looks like the average age of visitors in most hotels is beyond 60...
But it has some nice touristy features, like the 2 windmills, one being the oldest (at least of this type) in the Netherlands. And unlike most of our flat country we have some hills and forests, main attractions for those coming here. It's an area loved by cyclists (mountainbikes) and "normal" cyclists from the region too, and they even stage cycle cross events - the World Championships have been staged here in late January 2006!
The oldest windmill may be recognised by some who know this part of the Netherlands or are interested in cycle cross, as it features many brochures and websites on the "Achterhoek" region. It's one of the oldest Dutch windmills, and one of the very few of the round "tower", stone-built "Don Quichote" style...

"De Volharding" ("Endurance")

The second windmill is less spectacular, just 100 odd years old, and very close to where we used to live. Also the village is among those with a carnaval tradition, with a big parade with thousands of visitors, as we have experienced twice :-)

Pros and Cons

Pros:"just" nice, great for walking, cycling; close to Germany and some big attractions
Cons:nothing spectacular, not much "nightlife"(if you look for that!)
In a nutshell:An (un) typical Dutch village with windmills!

Last visit to Zeddam: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Jan 29, 2006
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The Torenmolen Things to Do (2)

Being the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands, ad one of the oldest in Europe the Torenmolen is definitely a must... more travel advice

Zeddam windmill "de Volharding" (1891) - Zeddam

Windmill day Things to Do (2)

Today, as every day on the 2nd saturday of May is Dutch windmill and cycle day. Cycle trips can be made in almost every... more travel advice

Where the world championships cycle cross 2006 are - Zeddam

train on the worldchampions course... Sports & Outdoors (1)

... for those who like cycling, in this case cycle cross. There's a nice course, quite steep and rugged (for Dutch ideas... more travel advice

great Chinese food! Restaurants (1)

A great place, for take away and a nice dinner... It must be quite well-known, seeing about half of the customers are... more travel advice

Comments (27)

arlequin_g Nov 5, 2005 at 12:40 AM Report Abuse

What a nice place. I think "Don Quijote" would had enjoyed these windmills a lot. Greetings from Barcelona!
themajor Aug 30, 2005 at 4:23 PM Report Abuse

Hmmm! Wandering around windmills and taking tea or endangering myself in a spot of motorbike racing...it's a difficult choice! But not that difficult - pass the pancakes!!
ettenaj Oct 25, 2004 at 2:54 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like an ideal place to live.
dvideira Oct 23, 2004 at 4:27 PM Report Abuse

You live on a beautiful town. I love windmills.... the Torenmolen looks just great ! Thanks.
diocletianvs Oct 20, 2004 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

Windmills look interesting. Surely Zeddam is worth a visit, even for those under 60 years of age ;)
kazander Sep 23, 2004 at 1:56 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for looking at my pages:) you have a beautiful hometown!
Daja123 Feb 4, 2004 at 1:18 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a lovely place to live. Nice page & wonderful photos too.
Goldenboy Oct 12, 2003 at 9:07 AM Report Abuse

Ohh.. wish i could be here soon, next month :)
ncfg Aug 19, 2003 at 3:19 PM Report Abuse

Nice place to live. Thanks for sharing.
HORSCHECK Jul 17, 2003 at 12:42 PM Report Abuse

Nice photos and interesting comments on your hometown ...