Hoeke Windmill
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SumAvid
Pune, India266 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
We decided to walk all the way from Brugge to Damme a round trip of around 12 kms, by the canal.
It was a relatively easy walk, as it was flat all through. Enjoyed walking by the banks of the canal.
Damme is a very well preserved old town. Couple of cozy restaurants. We had the option of taking a steamer to and fro from Brugge. But we preferred walking.
Very well marked out cycling path too.
Written October 29, 2022
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Chris S
Poole, UK1,106 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
It’s always exciting to spot the first windmill on a trip. This became a regular sighting when getting back to our accommodation. It’s very pretty but we were unable to go inside.
Written March 8, 2020
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Basingstoke, UK1,806 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
We only got to view this from the outside which was a little disappointing. We were there on a Sunday morning and not much was open in the town
Written September 14, 2019
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tikki2015
De Haan, Belgium579 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Although claerly indicated at the entrance that the mill is open for the public, little effort was made to guide the group of tourists. You can climb the staircases and oberve the working of the windmill but liitle or none information for foreigen tourists is given. A missed opportunity.
Written September 1, 2019
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kaz446
Peterborough, UK14 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
It may well be very nice but having walked all the way from the centre of Bruges we were disappointed to find that it is closed from end of September to Easter. We missed it by 2 days.
Written October 8, 2018
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Katrien S
Ghent, Belgium1,982 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Solo
This windmill has been nicely restored and is working again. Standing next to the canal, on the other side of historical Damme, it is hard to miss. When open, one can climb up and have a view inside. And, other than in Bruges, here it is for free.
Written August 12, 2018
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Keith C
River John, Canada147 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We were in Bruges for a week, and decided to bike out to Damme for the day. We had a great day, and this windmill was definitely the highlight of the day and the whole week!
We had seen a few classic windmills like this before, but never one that is fully functional, let alone one that you are permitted to enter and wander around while it's functioning! We spend a ton of time examining how it all works, and marveling at the engineering involved in building all of the gears and wheels out of only wood.
Very picturesque from the outside, but definitely go inside if you can, especially if it's operating!
Written May 26, 2018
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leo t
632 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Family
nice enough windmill, but the only one you see from the boat ride, expected more
but it is a nice sight=good photo op
Written April 8, 2018
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Cecil H
Shrewsbury, UK1,082 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Couples
A picturesque windmill just on the edge of town. We have been inside some years ago, but we always like to pause there for a moment when walking from Bruges to Damme, especially when it is being operated. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written February 22, 2018
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Robbin
Alexandria, VA479 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
This is a working windmill processing grain. If you have not see a windmill in action this is a good place to see one. No crowds.
Written April 30, 2017
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