Vermeer Windmill
Pella, IA
A working Dutch-style windmill built in the Netherlands and reassembled in Pella’s historical village. Visit during Tulip Time in early May, when the town is in bloom.
The Vermeer Windmill stands in Pella's Historical Village in Iowa, a town known for its Tulip Time festival. The mill was designed and built by Lukas Verbij in Hoogmade in the Netherlands, shipped to Iowa and reassembled in Pella in 2002. At 124 feet 6 inches (almost 38 m) to the tip of the highest sail, the Pella Historical Society calls it one of the tallest working windmills in North America.
The mill is at 714 East 1st Street. According to the Historical Society, tours run six days a week and the mill is closed on Sundays; the stated season is March through December. During the Tulip Time festival, hours and tours change. Check the current schedule on the Pella Historical Society website before you go.
- Nearest town
- Pella, IA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.4079, -92.9173
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Vermeer Windmill?
Vermeer Windmill is in Pella, IA, at GPS 41.4079, -92.9173. It is about 39 mi from Des Moines.
Can you camp near Vermeer Windmill?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is North Overlook Camp, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Vermeer Windmill?
Vermeer Windmill is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Covered bridges, Dutch windmills and the Amana Colonies.
What is there to see near Vermeer Windmill?
Places worth a stop nearby: Iowa State Capitol (38 mi), Holliwell Covered Bridge (56 mi), Amana Colonies (60 mi) and Ledges State Park (64 mi).
When is the best time to visit Vermeer Windmill?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)