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Molen De Valk – Molenmuseum de Valk yang ada Leiden May 2023📷 Harditaher, CC BY-SA 4.0

Molen De Valk

Leiden, Netherlands

History

A tall 18th-century grain windmill on Leiden’s old city wall, now a museum where you can climb to the gallery. It is a few minutes’ walk from the station and the canals of the old town.

Nearest town
Leiden, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.1638, 4.4870

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping VlietlandCampsite
    5 km from Molen De Valk
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • ZuidduinenCampsite
    8 km from Molen De Valk
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  • Op Hoop van ZegenCampsite
    10 km from Molen De Valk
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • DuinhorstCampsite
    11 km from Molen De Valk
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Het Groene HartMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Molen De Valk · 25 pitches
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  • Tuin van EpicurusCampsite
    12 km from Molen De Valk
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All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Molen De Valk?

Molen De Valk is in Leiden, Netherlands, at GPS 52.1638, 4.4870. It is about 11 km from Lisse.

Can you camp near Molen De Valk?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stadsparkeerrerein Haagweg Leiden, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 79 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Molen De Valk?

Molen De Valk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Old Holland: Delft, The Hague, Leiden and Haarlem.

What is there to see near Molen De Valk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Keukenhof (12 km), Mauritshuis (15 km), Scheveningen Pier (15 km) and Delft Market Square (19 km).

When is the best time to visit Molen De Valk?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)