Place to visit
De Koning, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
De Koning is a windmill in Middelburg, Netherlands (Middelburg, Zeeland). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Windmill in Middelburg, Netherlands · History, Architecture
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 75 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 51.50548, 3.6276
What it is and where
De Koning is a windmill in Middelburg, Netherlands (Middelburg, Zeeland). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Molen "De Koning". In 1882 gebouwde bakstenen korenmolen, type stellingmolen.
It is in Middelburg, Zeeland, where this site lists 93 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.50548, 3.6276; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Architecture places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit De Koning is April to September.
- JanPossible8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovPossible8:33
- DecPossible7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | October to March |
| Architecture | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: De Koning has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Oostkerk, MiddelburgChurch building in Middelburg, the Netherlands572 m
- Sint-AugustinuskerkChurch in Middelburg, the Netherlands997 m
- GistpoortGatehouse of Middelburg Abbey1.0 km
- Gasthuiskerk, MiddelburgProtestant church1.0 km
- Zeeuws MuseumMuseum in Middleburg, Netherlands1.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is De Koning?
It is a windmill in Middelburg, Netherlands. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit De Koning?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to De Koning?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 75 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Oostkerk, Middelburg, Sint-Augustinuskerk, Gistpoort. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Middelburg, Zeeland93 places to see in and around Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands: Vlissingen railway station, Middelburg Abbey, Oostkerk, Middelburg. Best time: April to September.
- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about De Koning on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.