Molen De Speelman

The Grain Mill of Rotterdam Overschie! Entry € 2,=/adult

Wednesday and Saturday between 10am and 3pm

Picture of: Mick Willemsen / Madstudio
Picture of: Mick Willemsen / Madstudio
Picture of: Paul Breijs

About Molen De Speelman

In Overschie, until 1972, a round stone tower mill ‘De Hoop’ of the Speelman family stood on the Delftweg near the Schie. For low-flying aircraft from Zestienhoven airport, this mill was a dangerous obstacle and that is why it was decided to rebuild the last mill of Overschie, once about 28, with the original going gear on the Overschiese Kleiweg.

This mill was given the name De Speelman.

Become volunteer

Looking for a woman or man who would like to strengthen our team and preserve the craft of miller as an intangible heritage. Het Gilde van Vrijwillige Molenaars has made a textbook and there are pleasant informative meetings. Contact us using ‘Contact’ in the menu.

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Support us

As a volunteer at the store, as a tour guide or apprentice miller
By purchasing from the store, a gift whether or not after viewing
As a sponsor to preserve the last Overschiese mill.
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Team

The mill is entirely run by dedicated volunteers. Some are training to become volunteer millers, while others are already experienced in keeping the sails turning. There are also opportunities to help in the shop, welcome visitors, or give guided tours. Whatever your interests or experience, there is a role for everyone who wants to contribute to preserving this unique piece of heritage.

Our volunteer team is a vibrant mix of people from all walks of life, united by a shared passion for the mill. Would you like to become part of it? Drop by for a visit and see what makes this place so special. We would be delighted to welcome you!

Visit the mill in park Zestienhoven

More about this mill

On: Wikipedia & De molendatabase

In May 1999, Molendewereld published a beautiful article with many photos about the rescue of the mill from the May days of 1940: view article

Are you interested in the biotope around the mill? This is the space that is kept free for good wind catch and visibility of the mill. Download the PDF version of this biotope report of the De Speelman mill, drawn up by the Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland: view report

We also have a nice coloring page for the children: view coloring page

News / announcements:

The mill is open!

Good news, the mill is open for business! Please note: you must follow the RIVM guidelines and keep your distance. Click here for more information.

For health safety: PIN payment only.

Renovation

The mill is closed for a while during the corona crisis. The volunteers of Molen de Speelman take this opportunity for major maintenance and renovation. In collaboration with Gebroeders Ouwendijk B.V., a completely new office with sales desk will be installed. Unfortunately, no flour is ground, since making food products and renovation do not go together in a mill for hygiene.

Heritage Days Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 Sep 2020

With free viewings for young and old.