Sint-Janshuismolen — Attraction in Bruges

Sint-Janshuismolen is one of four windmills that line the northeastern ramparts and Ringvaart in the Historic Centre of Bruges. It is open for public visitation, providing opportunity for visitors to see the inner workings of a flour grinding mill. Opening hours are 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30-5pm daily. Entry is €4 per adult.

In addition to seeing the interior of Sint-Janshuismolen, it is also neat just to view the mill from the outside. There is a walking path that takes you up to each of the four mills, allowing up close views. Sint-Janshuismolen is the second in the line of mills starting from Kruispoort Gate.

Note: for good photographs, simply walk down from the rampart hill where you can capture the entire mill in your lens. Also try to visit In the afternoon or early evenings when the sun is at your back. This will allow you to take nice pics of Sint-Janshuismolen with blue skies in...

One of the 4 beautiful windmills of Bruges, the Sint Janshuismolen is the only one where grains are ground to this day! Established in 1770, it was associated with an important economic function. Visually captivating, with serenity all around. After paying a nominal admission fee, one can see the mill in action (provided the winds are favourable). The thrill of climbing up the steep stairs, and experiencing the sway of the structure when the winds are strong and the blades are rotating is absolutely awesome. The millers are kind and professional. It's another educating experience to watch them setting up the machinery (just before the opening time). A must must...

We visited on 06/04/11. It is one of 4 windmills in Park Kruisvest. It gave us a scenic walk along the water way and we also watched bridges opening for passing boats. Sint-Janshuismolen is a working mill and when we asked the guide whether he operated the windmill, he did so and we were able to watch the mill grind wheat. He explained everything to us in English & willingly answered all our questions. We felt that paying 4 Euros each was good value. The steps up to & inside the windmill were very steep. This was part of the charm, but would mean that for some, it would be...