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Molen de Ster

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One of the Top rated Historical landmarks in Utrecht


Address

Molenpark , İngang, Floresstraat 3, 3531 ET Utrecht, Netherlands

Website

www.molendester.nu

Contact

+31 30 299 0174

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (909 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (2nd Day of Christmas), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Nice (21) mill (20) nice (16) animals (16) windmill (12) great (12) small (10) Utrecht (9) kids (9) coffee (8)
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  • 5/5 Steve S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and easy to walk to from Utrecht. Cafe was open at the weekend and pleasant to sit and have a drjnk. Some animals for the kids!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 irina a. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice experience, especially when there is a demonstration taking place. Cute little garden, can have a drink and relax.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federico Mei (Instagram : f. 2 years ago on Google
    18th-century wind-driven sawmill, open on Saturdays for demonstrations & guided tours .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little spot to explore and have a drink by the canal. Small pens with animals in too, perfect for kids. The staff were also really friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex y. 4 months ago on Google
    Really nice place to come for a beer sit outside or inside and it has a nice petting zoo and playground for children. Friendly staff and nice place to be
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunny Honey M. 8 months ago on Google
    A gem in the beautiful Utrecht! We were staying at The Anthony Hotel and the windmill is 5 minutes walking distance. The windmill grounds is a serene place to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark E. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely little piece of history so close to town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Icey A. 4 years ago on Google
    need info for a school work
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Haroon Ahmed M. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't seem very welcoming
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice traditional Dutch windmill next to a canal, with a small park next door. Great spot for photos and relaxing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Molen de Ster did an excellent job at hosting my PhD defence party. Everything was very well arranged and the evening was perfect. I had a great time and I will always remember this place very fondly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darrel H. 1 year ago on Google
    After a long day of riding, chocomelk was good. And a cake of some sorts. Nice location near the canal. Oh wait, most things in the Netherlands are near a canal, right? ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning windmill in the middle of Utrecht Had a nice peaceful walk around checking out the farm animals, great place to take the kids
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place. 10/10

  • 5/5 Amy F. 4 years ago on Google
    Adorable, but sometimes the cafe is closed for private parties. Live animals to talk to, you can play with the cats, check out the carpenter's shop, and sit by the canal with geese

  • 5/5 Judith M. 2 years ago on Google
    Mill was working (Saturdays are most likely for this). Has farm animals, with names. Play area for small kids. Normally take away coffee, hot chocolate, even poffertjes (small Dutch pancakes). Closed probably as was 1 Jan.

  • 5/5 Laura D. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing free tour, with a lovely and knowledgeable guide! This was wood mill, recommend the visit

  • 5/5 Louisa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Easy walking distance from the old town, mini farm and a fantastic wood craft shop as well as the beautiful windmill. A lot in a small space.

  • 5/5 Paula de B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully restored timber mill with catering function. Great for small children because of the surrounding petting zoo. (Original) Prachtig gerestaureerde houtmolen met horecafunctie. Leuk voor kleine kinderen vanwege omliggende kinderboerderij.

  • 5/5 Włodzimierz F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic buildings have been preserved. (Original) Jest zachowana historyczna zabudowa.

  • 5/5 Luca G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most comfortable mill to reach. Accessible and equipped with excellent facilities and a splendid café. (Original) Il mulino più comodo da raggiungere. Accessibile e dotato di ottimi servizi e di una splendida caffetteria.

  • 5/5 Marloes F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not eaten but a nice place along the water, worth a visit (Original) Niet gegeten maar wel een mooie plek langs het water, de moeite waard om te bezoeken

  • 4/5 Gerard van der V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Heemschut Meeting in a mill (Original) Heemschut Vergadering in molen

  • 5/5 Grzegorz S. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing wooden machine. A guide noticed us outside and invited us for a tour that we didn't expect, it was a great experience. I have learned a lot about windmills. Very impressive.

  • 5/5 Cristiane P. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a wonderful time at this mill! When I got there with my friend they were already closing for visit, but the lady showed everything to us, explained how the mill works with so much love for her work that it made the best part of our trip to Utrecht. After a lot of learning I had the most amazing hot chocolate with caramel from another very nice woman. I recommend the visit to the mill and also to the coffee place inside.

  • 4/5 Daniël D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice and relaxed place in the center of Utrecht. The mill is still working as a saw mill, this is quite exceptionel. There is a practice room for bands and some small farm animals. A great pace to just "have a look". I was there recently at the woodlum festival 2018, an awesome spot for a small festival.

  • 5/5 Tunahan O. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful wind mill. The Guide gives you a brief history and takes you to upper levels to show you the mechanism. There are animals and play ground for kids. Definetly a must see in Utrecht.

  • 4/5 Gertjan de J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Relive old crafts. Nice location with interesting sights. Catering is fine. Climate comfort left something to be desired in January. (Original) Oude ambachten herleven. Leuke locatie met interessante bezienswaardigheden. Catering is prima. Klimaatcomfort liet in januari wel te wensen over.

  • 5/5 Nathalia Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place. The coffee delicious and the tour ✨ FANTASTIC ✨, the staff is super friendly! Tour inside the mill Saturday 1-4pm free (Remember to make your donations ❤️)

  • 4/5 onur y. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place by the canal must go and see

  • 5/5 Tim van den B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place to host a party! Staff is super friendly and the location is perfect. Only a five minute walk to city center and train station.

  • 5/5 Mark I. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous place right in the centre of the city that feels like you are in the countryside. We visited twice with our daughter, she loved the play area and the animals. It was great to have somewhere to let her run around before going into the city. The coffee and donuts are great too. My only complaint was the length of the queue for the bar when the band was on. Other than that it was perfect.

  • 5/5 Danielle V. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice way to spend your afternoon. There is a nearby zoo-like facility that kids will enjoy

  • 5/5 Guido van S. 1 year ago on Google
    Free tours on Saturday are great; you can just walk in and a volunteer will tell you about the mill and show you around. It has an interesting story and they still use the mill to saw wood. Also, the hot chocolate at the bar/terras is a real treat ❤️

  • 5/5 Andy W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a cool windmill. Came here on a Saturday and a volunteer gave us a tour. He was knowledgeable and fun; walked is through how each part of the windmill worked to mill lumber.

  • 5/5 Marijn d. 1 year ago on Google
    An old windmill in the city center. It's an old sawmill. So if you want to drink something in a serene and historical place you should go here. There is also a little playground and some animals. Lot of locals bring their kids. On Saturday they also give tours.

  • 5/5 Pablo P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful urban windmill in a green space with some farm animals, next to a canal and steps from the central train station. There's a coffee place, some tables and also an art studio.

  • 5/5 Stan R. 9 months ago on Google
    There is a playground for children, and some animals. Nice and lovely place where you can drink a coffee have a piece of cake and relax, or eat something for lunch or Diner. I'm surely coming back

  • 5/5 Helga V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to go with children, small playground and there are also animals to watch and feed. The mill is often open to get a snack or drink, in this annoying Corona time often take out at the counter when the weather is good (Original) Leuk om met kinderen naar toe te gaan, kleine speeltuin en er zijn ook dieren om naar te kijken en te voeren. De molen is vaak open om een hapje of drankje te halen, in deze vervelende Corona tijd vaak afhaal buiten bij de balie als t goed weer is

  • 5/5 Fernando Salazar H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply beautiful, and the lutemaker in his workshop makes me want a Dutch instrument. (Original) Simplemente hermoso, y el laudero en su taller me hace querer un instrumento neerlandés.

  • 4/5 Jaap Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice with nice weather on the terrace (Original) Leuk met mooi weer op het terras

  • 5/5 Ivo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting place with very friendly people to show you around for free. No commercial atmosphere

  • 4/5 Jan van het H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy resting point in the city for a snack and drink. Nice historic place with the mill. Animal meadow makes it extra fun. (Original) Gezellig rustpunt in de stad voor een hapje en drankje. Mooie historische plek met de molen. Dierenweide maakt het extra leuk.

  • 3/5 David de Muinck K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A.o. the website has a cocktail menu, which gives you the impression that you have to take it there anyway. We thought it was a genius to drink cocktails at a kind of petting zoo, so we wanted to come and do that. But when we ordered that, there was a sighing and groaning response. It was very busy and he was alone, so he didn't feel like making cocktails for us. But yes we came for that so eventually we did. Was very tasty. But after that we did not dare to order another. Maybe a good tip: when the weather is nice, this tent is not only run by one person. Then as a customer you don't have to feel guilty about what you order. That shouldn't be. (Original) O.a. op de website staat een cocktailkaart, waardoor je de indruk krijgt dat je dat daar toch wel even moet nemen. Het leek ons geniaal om cocktails te drinken op een soort kinderboerderij, dus dat wilden wij graag komen doen. Maar toen we dat bestelden werd er zuchtend en kreunend gereageerd. Het was namelijk erg druk en hij was in z'n eentje, dus hij had geen zin om cocktails voor ons te maken. Maar ja daar kwamen we voor dus uiteindelijk toch gedaan. Was erg lekker. Maar daarna durfden we er niet nog een te bestellen. Misschien een goede tip: als het mooi weer wordt deze tent niet maar door één persoon laten draaien. Dan hoef je je als klant niet schuldig te voelen over wat je bestelt. Dat zou niet moeten namelijk.

  • 4/5 Folkert W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice location, great food and drinks. Reasonable service. (Original) Mooie locatie, prima eten en drinken. Redelijke service.

  • 4/5 Gauke H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice such a petting zoo in the city with a nursery. And beautiful animals (Original) Leuk zo'n kinderboerderij in de stad met een kinderdagverblijf. En mooie dieren

  • 5/5 Katja M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly employees, pleasant atmosphere (Original) Vriendelijke medewerkers, prettig sfeer

  • 3/5 shahem abd a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place but not on a high standard, and not too big. (Original) مكان جميل ولكن ليس على مستوى عال.كما ان مساحته ليست بكبيرة.

  • 5/5 Hans van M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy place and great for small children (Original) Heel gezellige plek en heerlijk voor kleine kinderen

  • 5/5 Molen De S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome! (Original) Geweldig!

  • 5/5 Levente B. 5 years ago on Google
    A nice little place for relaxing or a top-up. The places in the cafe inside are just enough, the menu is also satisfactory. The outside seats have a beautiful, close view on the river, excellent way to enjoy your day. The mill looks nice and it is also interesting on the inside.

  • 3/5 David G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice windmill for a traditional "insta pic" in the Lombok district

  • 4/5 Sandrine S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice windmill in the Lombok area of Utrecht that is well-maintained and insta-worthy

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 4 years ago on Google
    beautiful place at the outlet for coffee and rest near the city center

  • 5/5 Ondine M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cute place with many events all rear round. Good fresh orange juice !

  • 5/5 Aravind 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely windmill in the center of Utrecht. It is operational only on Saturdays. And the saw wind mill here is one ongst the 12 in NL. Got a guided tour in English. Was super interesting. There is also a cafe downstairs. And don't forget to check out the guitar making and wooden bird making space just next to the wind mill.

  • 4/5 Marian H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy terrace on the water (Original) Gezellig terras aan het water

  • 5/5 Monique ten B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly staff and delicious home-made cakes. (Original) Zeer vriendelijk personeel en heerlijke zelfgemaakte taarten.

  • 5/5 Arjen W. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place in de city for kids and adults. Nice playground and animals everywhere. Small café is nice and they serve great coffee. In the weekends a bit busy in the afternoon.

  • 5/5 Kinga Klara B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Aulia A. 3 years ago on Google
    Eye catching building in the middle of busy Utrecht!

  • 5/5 Amel H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. It is open to visitors to walk in the farm. There is a café as well. Worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Jan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice playground with animals and vehicles for kids. Plus a nice little bistro with beer on tab for the parents.

  • 5/5 Federico Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a wonderful place! Easily accessible from the central station, it is ideal for removing stress. The staff are also pleasant and professional. (Original) È un posto meraviglioso! Facilmente raggiungibile dalla stazione centrale è l'ideale per rimuovere lo stress. Anche il personale è simpatico e professionale.

  • 4/5 Arjan K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Mooi plekkie

  • 4/5 Lynn K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to sit outside in the spring / summer. Especially if you have small children. Operation can be messy / slow. Food is great. (Original) Mooie plek om in de lente/zomer buiten te zitten. Zeker als je kleine kinderen hebt. Bediening kan rommelig/langzaam zijn. Eten is prima.

  • 5/5 Sandy M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice tour in a wood sawmill (Original) Leuke rondleiding in een houtzaagmolen

  • 4/5 Maurizio L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice with very kind people

  • 5/5 Clazien P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Authentic and interesting tour. (Original) Authentiek en interessante rondleiding.

  • 5/5 Светлана �. 5 years ago on Google
    The mill still works! An amazing woman held and excursion. It is really exciting!!! There are some animals like goat, chicken and rabbits.

  • 5/5 puneeth p. 4 years ago on Google
    💓❤️ beautiful


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