{"id":43034,"date":"2024-08-21T21:40:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T19:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/?p=43034"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:05:41","slug":"visit-zaanse-schans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/zaanse-schans-bezoeken\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Tips for Visiting Zaanse Schans (Windmills near Amsterdam)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43034\" class=\"elementor elementor-43034\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdbdf74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"70375\" data-id=\"cdbdf74\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eddbd03\" data-eae-slider=\"91179\" data-id=\"eddbd03\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be3086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0be3086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>A visit to Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands feels like stepping back in time. Picture iconic windmills turning in the breeze, colorful wooden houses, traditional clogs, creamy Dutch cheese and a hint of nostalgia. Just north of Amsterdam, this charming open-air museum brings Dutch history from 100 years ago to life. From exploring working windmills to tasting artisanal treats, here are the 10 best tips for visiting Zaanse Schans.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-461b350 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"67980\" data-id=\"461b350\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94428d9\" data-eae-slider=\"42855\" data-id=\"94428d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf3237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bf3237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-tips.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43080\" alt=\"Zaanse Schans tips\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-tips.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-tips-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Traditional Dutch clogs at Zaanse Schans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d16cac9\" data-eae-slider=\"7997\" data-id=\"d16cac9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5e1a4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5e1a4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Molens.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43084\" alt=\"Zaanse Mills\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Molens.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Molens-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">One of the iconic mills<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cf14d2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"29728\" data-id=\"2cf14d2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12a41f9\" data-eae-slider=\"64645\" data-id=\"12a41f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8db13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf8db13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is the Zaanse Schans?<\/h2><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Zaanse Schans is a historic village on the banks of the Zaan River, attracting over a million visitors each year. It\u2019s a collection of authentic wooden houses, windmills, and traditional workshops that bring the Dutch past vividly to life. Here you can see how spices were ground, how wooden clogs were carved, and how cheese is still made using centuries-old methods.<\/p><p>Created in 1963, the village was designed to preserve the heritage of the Zaan region, with historic buildings and objects relocated here over time. Since 1976, Zaanse Schans has been officially recognized as a cultural and tourist destination. Entry to the village is free; you only pay for parking and for access to certain museums or windmills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-377a47a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"99107\" data-id=\"377a47a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0707562\" data-eae-slider=\"52879\" data-id=\"0707562\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aec762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5aec762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Musea-Zaanse-Schans.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43078\" alt=\"Museums Zaanse Schans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Musea-Zaanse-Schans.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Musea-Zaanse-Schans-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Typical Zaanish houses<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0553ab9\" data-eae-slider=\"63187\" data-id=\"0553ab9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac01c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dac01c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wat-doen-Zaanse-Schans.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43085\" alt=\"What to do Zaanse Schans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wat-doen-Zaanse-Schans.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wat-doen-Zaanse-Schans-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A sheep grazing<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00b8e9f\" data-eae-slider=\"32552\" data-id=\"00b8e9f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d08f239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d08f239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Huises.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43082\" alt=\"Zaanse Houses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Huises.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Huises-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Traditional houses in Zaandam<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-95a9440 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"77496\" data-id=\"95a9440\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c852e77\" data-eae-slider=\"62853\" data-id=\"c852e77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e7c03a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e7c03a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to get to the Zaanse Schans<\/h2><p>Zaanse Schans is easy to reach from Amsterdam, whether you\u2019re travelling by car or public transport. From Amsterdam Centraal, you can take a train to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station, which takes about 17 minutes. From there, it\u2019s a 15-minute walk to the village, or you can hop on bus 391. If you prefer to drive, Zaanse Schans is around a 20-minute car ride from the city centre, with parking available on site for a small fee. For a more scenic journey, you can also rent a bike in Amsterdam and cycle along the Zaan River, reaching Zaanse Schans in roughly 40 to 50 minutes.\n\nDuring summer and at weekends, Zaanse Schans can get quite busy. To make the most of your visit, we recommend going early in the morning or later in the afternoon, when it\u2019s generally a lot quieter.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20308da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"79158\" data-id=\"20308da\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0bc8d9\" data-eae-slider=\"47230\" data-id=\"e0bc8d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c50b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c50b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Parking at the Zaanse Schans<\/h3><p>Next to the Zaans Museum, you\u2019ll find a large paid parking lot for visitors (\u20ac10 per day). From there, it\u2019s only a few minutes\u2019 walk to the main highlights of Zaanse Schans.\n\nIf you prefer to park for free, you can look for a parking space in the nearby residential area of Zaandijk, or continue to Zaandijk train station. From the station, it\u2019s about a 15-minute walk to the village.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-97e6811 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"77685\" data-id=\"97e6811\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84566a4\" data-eae-slider=\"1499\" data-id=\"84566a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e059d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e059d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-bezoeken.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43081\" alt=\"Zaanse Schans visits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-bezoeken.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zaanse-Schans-bezoeken-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Feeling like a child again at Zaanse Schans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59f16c7\" data-eae-slider=\"95539\" data-id=\"59f16c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45fc4ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45fc4ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tips-bezoek-Zaanse-Schans.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43083\" alt=\"Tips visit Zaanse Schans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tips-bezoek-Zaanse-Schans.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tips-bezoek-Zaanse-Schans-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Postcards you can buy at Zaanse Schans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d170ffd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"47987\" data-id=\"d170ffd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ae660f\" data-eae-slider=\"66051\" data-id=\"4ae660f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d65230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d65230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>10 top things to do at the Zaanse Schans<\/h2><p>f you\u2019re planning to visit Zaanse Schans, you\u2019re in for a unique experience. This historic village with its iconic windmills near Amsterdam offers a wonderful glimpse into traditional Dutch life. From exploring working windmills to tasting artisanal cheese and discovering traditional crafts, there\u2019s plenty to see and do. Here are 10 of the best things to do at Zaanse Schans to make your visit truly unforgettable:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46bf88d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"99162\" data-id=\"46bf88d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f1ca0ae\" data-eae-slider=\"47402\" data-id=\"f1ca0ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430681e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"430681e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Visit the Zaans Museum<\/h3><p class=\"translation-block\">The number one highlight is a visit to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zaandam-l1157\/zaanse-schans-entry-ticket-for-windmills-and-museums-t696612\/?partner_id=M3S6O0M&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-gyg-scraped=\"1759245633828\">Zaans Museum<\/a><\/strong>. During a visit to this museum, you\u2019ll learn about the history of the Zaan region and gain insight into the function of the windmills. You might not believe it yet, but around the Zaans Museum there is a strong cocoa scent \u2014 this comes from the Verkade factory nearby. One of the most enjoyable parts of the Zaans Museum is the Verkade Experience. You can explore the museum on your own, but there is also an audio tour available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-613d84e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"26310\" data-id=\"613d84e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fdec63\" data-eae-slider=\"42530\" data-id=\"1fdec63\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4543ac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4543ac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. Climb the observation tower<\/h3><p>Next to the Zaans Museum, you\u2019ll find a watchtower offering breathtaking views over the meadows filled with iconic windmills. A fun fact: the oak frame of the tower was made from wood from the historic sawmill Het Jonge Schaap. At the base of the watchtower, a hiking trail begins through the scenic Kalverpolder \u2014 perfect if you want to enjoy another stroll in nature during your visit to Zaanse Schans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37c0377 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"93749\" data-id=\"37c0377\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4d940b\" data-eae-slider=\"80127\" data-id=\"a4d940b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad82c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aad82c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Visit the Zaanse windmills at Zaanse Schans<\/h3><p>The windmills you can visit today are the last remaining ones of the hundreds that once stood here. These historic mills are living remnants of the Dutch Golden Age, much like the canals of Amsterdam. At one time, it is estimated that more than 600 windmills filled the Zaan region. Each mill had a different function, from grinding spices to producing paint. Some of the most interesting windmills you can explore at Zaanse Schans include:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><p>Verfmolen (Paint Mill) De Kat<\/p><\/li><li><p>Houtzaagmolen (Wood sawmill) Het Jonge Schaap<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019d like to explore the windmills inside, it\u2019s best to check their opening hours before your visit, as these vary for each mill.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-65d48a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"59687\" data-id=\"65d48a3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c89e40c\" data-eae-slider=\"44048\" data-id=\"c89e40c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2424e elementor-cta--skin-cover elementor-cta--valign-middle elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"4d2424e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url();\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTickets: Admission to the Mill &amp; Museum with Audio Guide\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet your tickets here to visit the Zaans Museum and explore the windmills in this historic village. This is a very popular experience, so booking in advance is highly recommended.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zaandam-l1157\/zaanse-schans-entry-ticket-for-windmills-and-museums-t696612\/?partner_id=M3S6O0M&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2192\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bac0ab1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"73333\" data-id=\"bac0ab1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0734a13\" data-eae-slider=\"18063\" data-id=\"0734a13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfeedac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfeedac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Take a cruise on the Zaan River<\/h3><p>If you want to see the Zaan windmills and traditional Zaan cottages from a unique perspective, a cruise along the Zaan River is highly recommended. This experience is only available during the high season. Several companies offer boat tours, so you\u2019ll have plenty of options to choose from.\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><p>Windmillhopper - a cruise in a sloop, maximum 12 people;<\/p><\/li><li><p>De Koeienboot (The Cow Boat) - a 45-minute round trip, maximum of 12 people;<\/p><\/li><li><p>Voetveer Zaandijk - the shore-to-shore ferry, about 5 minutes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38e4623 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"68981\" data-id=\"38e4623\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ec61dd\" data-eae-slider=\"66019\" data-id=\"7ec61dd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473091f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"473091f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Taste unique tulip vodka at Zaanse Schans<\/h3><p>Vodka made from tulip bulbs, it really exists, and you can taste it at the Zaanse Schans! At Caf\u00e9 de Tweekoppige Phoenix, you\u2019ll discover a variety of unique liqueurs and distillates made according to authentic family recipes passed down for generations. This is truly a one-of-a-kind tasting experience you won\u2019t forget. A tulip vodka tasting at Zaanse Schans is one of the most unique things to do in the area and a must for lovers of artisanal drinks and Dutch specialties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc4d322 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"20231\" data-id=\"cc4d322\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-489314a\" data-eae-slider=\"65613\" data-id=\"489314a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8bfd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a8bfd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. Visit the traditional clog factory<\/h3><p>Once worn by almost every Dutch person, clogs are now mostly seen as charming souvenirs. The Dutch take pride in their wooden shoes, and at the Clog Museum in Zaanse Schans \u2014 the oldest family-owned clog museum in the Zaan region \u2014 you can discover why. Stroll through galleries filled with dozens of clogs in unique designs, attend a demonstration of how clogs are made, and browse a large shop with an impressive selection of authentic souvenirs. A visit to the Clog Museum is one of the most iconic experiences at Zaanse Schans and a must for anyone curious about Dutch culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d4d95e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"47552\" data-id=\"2d4d95e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9a0ecd\" data-eae-slider=\"90505\" data-id=\"c9a0ecd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd35d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4dd35d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Klompenmakerij-Zaanse-Schans.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43079\" alt=\"Clog-making Zaanse Schans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Klompenmakerij-Zaanse-Schans.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Klompenmakerij-Zaanse-Schans-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lots of clogs at Zaanse Schans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04d825a\" data-eae-slider=\"13715\" data-id=\"04d825a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ce43e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77ce43e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wooden-Shoe-Workshop.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43077\" alt=\"Wooden Shoe Workshop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wooden-Shoe-Workshop.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travander.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wooden-Shoe-Workshop-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The Clog Museum in Zaanse Schans<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f93cc61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"72055\" data-id=\"f93cc61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21e9f2f\" data-eae-slider=\"83699\" data-id=\"21e9f2f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8602c4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8602c4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. Cheese tasting at the Catharina Hoeve in Zaanse Schans<\/h3><p>Cheese making is a cherished Dutch tradition, and the Catharina Hoeve is a household name when it comes to authentic craftsmanship. Located on Zeilenmakerspad, this charming farm shows how cheese has been made for centuries \u2014 a story that began with Henri Willig. Wander past informative displays to learn the full history, then step into the store to taste a variety of artisanal cheeses. From classic Gouda to unique flavors such as lavender cheese and organic green pesto, this cheese tasting at Zaanse Schans is a delicious experience not to be missed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cac29cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"67464\" data-id=\"cac29cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83d5d86\" data-eae-slider=\"21857\" data-id=\"83d5d86\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fcedaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fcedaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>8. Visit the first Albert Heijn Museum Store in Zaanse Schans<\/h3><p>Albert Heijn is the largest and most famous supermarket chain in the Netherlands, with a history dating back to 1887. At Zaanse Schans, you can step back in time at the very first Albert Heijn store. It's a charming museum replica that showcases Dutch retail history. Although it is not the original building, the store is meticulously recreated with authentic interiors and vintage products such as old-fashioned coffee packs, canned goods, and traditional packaging. Walking through this museum store gives a fascinating glimpse into everyday Dutch life from the past century. Best of all, admission to the Albert Heijn Museum Store is completely free.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea649a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"87441\" data-id=\"ea649a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e81160d\" data-eae-slider=\"28906\" data-id=\"e81160d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e53e39c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e53e39c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>9. Discover traditional Dutch treats at the Bakery Museum \"In de Gecroonde Duyvekater\"<\/h3><p>Step into history at the Bakery Museum In de Gecroonde Duyvekater, where sweet aromas and centuries-old traditions come to life. This charming bakery store and museum building dates back to 1658 and has been part of the Zaanse Schans since 1970. Here you can explore a delightful collection of traditional Dutch treats, including thumb drops (duivekater), butter candies, and licorice sticks. All beloved sweets from the past. The museum also features a beautifully furnished 19th-century tea room where you can enjoy a drink and taste freshly baked goods. Visiting this bakery museum offers both a sensory journey into Dutch culinary history and a cozy place to rest during your exploration of the Zaanse Schans.<\/p><p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Try the local Zaanse Duivekater!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29f8ba6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"31700\" data-id=\"29f8ba6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d493ae\" data-eae-slider=\"52124\" data-id=\"2d493ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fec16df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fec16df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>10. Unique souvenirs and local flavors at Blik op de Zaan<\/h3><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">End your visit to the Zaanse Schans with a stop at Blik op de Zaan, a charming shop located on the dike with a beautiful view of the Zaan River. This quaint store offers a delightful mix of local products, vintage Dutch tins, artisanal treats, and delicious chocolate. It\u2019s the perfect place to pick up a unique souvenir to remember your day at the Zaanse Schans. 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Consider staying at the iconic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nl\/inntel-zaandam.en.html?aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inntel Hotel in Zaandam<\/a><\/strong>, famous for its unique fa\u00e7ade made of stacked traditional Zaanse houses. This hotel offers modern comfort with a charming Dutch touch, making it a perfect base for exploring the Zaanse Schans and nearby Amsterdam. You can also explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-2156180&amp;aid=1543033&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other hotels in Zaandam<\/a><\/strong> for a variety of options that suit different budgets and styles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc1b221 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"63955\" data-id=\"dc1b221\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e500396\" data-eae-slider=\"12745\" data-id=\"e500396\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travander.nl\/en\/volendam-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a trip to Volendam<\/a><\/strong> is a wonderful addition. Wander through the picturesque harbor, taste fresh fish straight from the sea, or take a nostalgic photo dressed in traditional Dutch costume! Volendam is a charming stop that brings Dutch culture and history to life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Een bezoek aan de Zaanse Schans is een duik in de oer-Hollandse geschiedenis. Denk aan draaiende windmolens, kleurrijke houten huisjes, klompen, kaas en een vleugje nostalgie. Dit charmante openluchtmuseum, net boven Amsterdam, laat je zien hoe Nederland er zo\u2019n 100 jaar geleden uitzag. 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