Zaanse Schans, Discover the Quintessence of Dutch Charm

Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam
You can buy specialty wooden shoes, cheese, and more
4.3

Introduction

Zaanse Schans is located in Zaanstad, the Netherlands, which includes three areas: Zaandam, Koog aan de Zaan, and Zaandijk. It is built around the Zaan River, and the development of this area began with the rise of logging and shipbuilding industries. Today, Zaanse Schans has become a well-known European industrial heritage museum near Amsterdam, exhibiting over 30 windmills from across the Netherlands and various items related to windmills at that time. In addition, tourists can also visit handicraft workshops, wooden shoe factories, cheese factories, craft shops, etc., to experience the Dutch rural scenery. Every year, Zaanse Schans attracts a large number of tourists to visit.

Must-go rating

Worth going
86%
Generally
14%

Transportation

93%
Self-driving
There is a parking lot
7%
Subway/Train
Address
Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam
Opening hours
April to November is the peak season, with the opening hours usually from 10:00 to 17:00. December to March is the off-season. During this period, some attractions may not open for the whole week, and the opening hours of some attractions may also vary. Please check the official website for specific opening hours of each attraction in advance.
Transportation
Get off at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station by train.