De Valk windmill

Feel free to take a look inside!
Molen De Valk has defined Montfoort's townscape for over 250 years. The sails of the corn mill turn every Saturday. A group of enthusiastic millers see to that. Visitors are welcome; for a guided tour or to buy mill products in the mill shop.

Dwangmolen
A mill has stood on this spot in Montfoort since the first half of the fifteenth century. First there was a tripod mill, built by Jan II, viscount of Montfoort (1411-1448) who lived at Montfoort Castle. Farmers around Montfoort were obliged to have their grain ground at this compulsory mill. This meant that the owner earned well from the mill.

Decay and restoration
After coercive law was abolished in 1798, competition increased. The profession of windmiller became unattractive and the mill changed hands regularly. Motorisation brought the mill to a standstill in 1944 and it fell into disrepair. A local entrepreneur could not stand this and bought the mill in 1953. He restored the exterior and converted the mill into a residence. In 1986, the exterior of the mill was restored. In 2009, Utrechts Landschap restored the inside. Since then, it can once again perform its original function: grinding grain. A special feature is that the mill has a pair of hulling stones that can hull millet into groats.

Volunteer millers
Volunteers keep the mill running and provide daily maintenance. They are happy to talk about the operation and history of the mill on Saturdays. The mill shop sells traditionally ground products and mill souvenirs. The proceeds benefit the maintenance of the mill.

The mill shop offers all kinds of craft products for sale!