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Windmill · Gouda, South Holland
De Roode Leeuw
A grain mill from 1727 on the edge of the Vest, Gouda’s old moat. It is one of the few remaining witnesses to the town’s grain and flour trade and can be viewed from the outside beside the canal.
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About De Roode Leeuw
De Roode Leeuw, the Red Lion, is a grain windmill built in 1727 on the site of an earlier mill, on the wall that once encircled Gouda. It stands on the edge of the Vest, the canal that marks the boundary of the historic center, a short walk from the Markt.
It is a stellingmolen (platform mill): the wooden gallery around the body allows the miller to reach the sails and turn the cap to face the wind. Restored in the 20th century, it returned to grinding grain and is one of the few remains of the cereal and flour trade that once existed in Gouda.
Since January 2025, the mill has stopped grinding grain and the shop has closed. The sails can still turn, but that does not mean there is milling or an interior visit.
Do not rely on regular internal openings; check with the person in charge about a possible scheduled visit before you go. From outside, the mill can be seen at any time beside the canal.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 20 to 30 minutes to view the exterior by the canal.
Best time
During the day, to view the mill by the canal. Check with the person in charge before planning an interior visit.
How to get there
Walk from the main square to the Vest canal, on the edge of the historic center.
Tip
Combine the visit with a stroll along the Vest and the center’s canals on the way back to the Markt.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about De Roode Leeuw
How old is the De Roode Leeuw mill?
From 1727. It was built on the site of an earlier mill and restored in the 20th century.
Can you enter the De Roode Leeuw mill?
Do not rely on regular internal openings. Check with the person in charge about a possible scheduled visit; the exterior can be seen by the canal.
Is the mill still operational?
The sails can still turn, but the mill stopped grinding grain in January 2025.