Holiday apartment in Stompetoren – windmills, tea and regional delicacies

Stompetoren reveals its character through tangible traces of water management, craftsmanship, culinary enjoyment and culture. Polder windmills, a Theeproeverij, a farm shop with regional products and the opportunity to climb the tower of the Hervormde kerk during Open Monument Day offer different perspectives on the village.

Discover polder windmills and water management

A striking example is Poldermolen D near Stompetoren. The octagonal binnenkruier windmill was built in 1635 as an ondermolen near Oudorp. Its function can be understood by following the water flow: Poldermolen D channels the polder water via the voorsloot and the so-called molenkaai into the Noordervaart. At this historic structure, tangible features of the polder landscape become visible. For those interested in historic technology, the windmill combines its architectural form with water management.

The history of Poldermolen D also extends into the more recent past. The windmill was restored in 2005 and made operational for milling again; the voorsloot was also restored. At Poldermolen E, milling operations had already been restored in 2003, after the voorsloot, which had previously been filled in, was reopened. In different ways, both windmills show how closely technical structures and the polder's water management are interconnected.

Tea and regional products

The Theeproeverij represents the culinary side of Stompetoren. It is a reservable tea tasting with tea sommelier Linda, held in the Theehuis or the Theetuin in Stompetoren. The Theeproeverij includes a homemade lunch paired with the teas presented during the tasting. This creates a clearly defined occasion for visitors who want to combine culinary discoveries with a special appointment.

You can find regional products at Smit's Boer & Goed. The farm shop in Stompetoren sells dairy products, fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, boerenkaas and other regional products. In addition to the farm shop, there is a self-service milk hut where visitors can dispense fresh milk. There is also homemade yoghurt, vla, butter, eggs and ice cream. The milk hut complements the farm shop with on-site self-service for visitors; yoghurt, vla, butter, eggs and ice cream are also part of the selection. This means you can shape your stay around specific foods and local shopping destinations.

For those interested in culinary experiences, the difference from the Theeproeverij lies in the nature of the offering: Smit's Boer & Goed offers individual farm products, while the tea tasting is a reservable culinary appointment in Stompetoren combined with a homemade lunch.

Culture and special excursions

During Open Monument Day, visitors can climb the tower of the Hervormde kerk Stompetoren. The Meehelp Uitjes from Heer Ikigai also include an interactive tour through Mevrouw Cha's voedselbos. For those interested in culture, it is possible to climb the tower of the Hervormde kerk Stompetoren during Open Monument Day.

More destinations for trip planning

Koedijk, Alkmaar, Schermerhorn, Oudorp and Driehuizen offer further points of interest for planning your trip.

For the main travel overview: Alkmaar.