Netherlands De Salamander' saw mill, Leidschendam
The first wood sawmill was built in 1643 and after a fire largely destroyed in 1773. Some years later the mill was rebuilt by the new owner. For the past centuries various timber merchants owned De Salamander. At the end of the 19th century the mill underwent modernisation and became four saw-frames. A steam machine was installed to keep the mill operating during calm weather. In 1953 the Salamander was closed. Decay set in and through the years the mill deteriorated visibly.
Photography Tips
You can take a beautiful photo with your tripod from the deck. Make sure that no other people walk on the platform because of the movement on your tripod.
Travel Information
To reach the De Salamander sawmill in Leidschendam (De Wiek 19, 2265 VK), you can drive and park nearby along the canal or in the Damplein underground garage. By public transport, take a train to Den Haag Centraal or Mariahoeve, then continue by tram (HTM or RandstadRail) to Leidschendam-Voorburg or Voorburg ’t Loo. From there, it's a short walk.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
05:25 - 22:07
| current local time: 05:07
Photo Themes
Long Exposure
Mill
Saw mill
sawmill
Sunset
Windmill
Locations
Leidschendam
Zuid-Holland
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