Koren- en Oliemolen De Phenix
A grain and oil mill from 1880 in Nes where rapeseed and linseed oil have been pressed again since 2022 – with an underground visitor center and mill shop.
About the museum
There have been mills in Nes since the early 17th century. The current mill was built in 1880 after its predecessor burned down – hence the name, a reference to the phoenix, the bird reborn from its ashes. The ground-level smock mill was restored in 1951 and 1981 and has belonged to the municipality of Ameland since 1980.
In 2018 and 2019 the mill underwent a thorough renovation, during which the body and cap were rethatched. In a second phase, an underground visitor center was built on the east side beneath the Mullesduun dune, housing an oil press. Since early 2022, oil has been pressed here again alongside the grinding of rye; the mill is considered the only combined grain and oil mill in Friesland.
De Phenix is operated by the Vereniging Vrienden Amelander Korenmolens as part of the Stichting Amelander Musea. When there is enough wind, volunteer millers demonstrate oil pressing and explain how the mill works. The rapeseed oil is sold as cooking oil, while the linseed oil is used as a technical oil; the oil is also made into Ameland soap.
Highlights
- Oil pressing when the wind allows (Tuesdays and Saturdays from 13:00)
- Underground visitor center with oil press
- Friesland's only combined grain and oil mill
- Mill shop with rapeseed oil, flour and Ameland soap
- Operated by
- Stichting Amelander Musea (STAM) / Vereniging Vrienden Amelander Korenmolens; Eigentümer: Gemeinde Ameland
- Director
- William Beijaard (Direktor STAM)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,292 (2024)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €3.50Children aged 5–12: €3.50; from age 13 the adult rate applies; no rate is given for children under 5. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount mentioned. |
| Students & apprentices | –No student discount mentioned. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3.50 per personFor groups of 15 or more; children (ages 5–12) €3. Reservations required for groups (info@amelandermusea.nl). |
Free admission: Free admission on all opening days except Tuesday and Saturday (donations welcome).
Rates for 2025 and 2026. Admission is charged only on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when the millers are present and oil is being pressed. Tickets at the mill's ticket desk.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only the first floor is accessible to wheelchair users. Dogs are not allowed for hygiene reasons; recognizable assistance dogs are welcome, according to VVV Ameland.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Arriva bus lines 130 and 132 stop in Nes (connecting to the ferry terminal).
Ameland is reached by ferry from Holwerd (arriving in Nes); on the island, the bicycle is the usual way to get around.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Mill shop selling flour, rapeseed oil, linseed oil, Ameland soap and regional products.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | On Tuesdays and Saturdays the millers are on site from 13:00 and press oil when there is enough wind; they then explain how the mill works and its history. |
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