Welcome to the windmills
De Ster and De Lelie at the Kralingse Plas in Rotterdam-Kralingen are the only still operational snuff and spice mills. De Ster is originally from 1829 and has been rebuilt twice after a fire. De Lelie is from 1776 and still in its original state. More about the history of the mills can be found here.
With sufficient wind, the mills are also in operation. The millers are happy to explain the production of snuff, grinding of spices and the operation and history of the mills. The mills are kept in operation by volunteers.
De Ster is not operational due to repairs to the platform around the mill and the thatched cover, but it is possible to visit the mill and buy spices in our shop.