🏛 Oldest and largest spider head windmill…

🏛 Oldest and largest spider head windmill in Friesland - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Doris Mooltsje is the oldest and largest “spinnenkop” (spider head) windmill in Friesland, The Netherlands

Located beautifully at the north side of the Oudegaaster Brekken lake, near the village of Oudega in Súdwest-Fryslân, The Netherlands. Built around 1790, this iconic windmill was originally constructed as a polder mill to drain the surrounding land. It is a hollow post mill, a rare Dutch type known regionally as a “spinnenkop.” After falling into disrepair and partial demolition around 1934, dedicated restoration efforts began in 1992, and by 1998 the mill was fully restored and functional again.

Key facts and tips:
• Location: Brekkenpaad 1, 8614 AN Oudega SWF, Friesland, directly on the Oudegaaster Brekken lake.
• Historic significance: Oldest and largest spider head mill in the Netherlands.
• Visit: The mill can be visited by appointment, or when it is operating.
• Usage: Still functions as a polder mill; now a protected national monument since 2003.
• Surroundings: The area is fantastic for cycling or walking, with beautiful views over the lake and abundant birdlife—perfect for photography and nature lovers.


📍 Location in Dorismooltsje, 1A, Brekkenpaad, Oudega, Súdwest-Fryslân, Frisia, Netherlands, 8614 JB, Netherlands
🏷️ Category: landmarks



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