Experience traditional Holland
Experience traditional Holland
JUST 20 MINUTES NORTH OF AMSTERDAM
Visit the Zaanse Schans
Experience historic Holland from a bygone era at the Zaanse Schans. This windmill village on the Zaan River is located just 20 minutes from Amsterdam, and you can visit free of charge. We look forward to welcoming you to our historic neighborhood, with residents who still live and work in a traditional setting. You’ll also find the oldest windmills, unique crafts, shops, restaurants, museums, nature, and scenic walking trails.
YOU CAN VISIT OUR VILLAGE FREE OF CHARGE
Map of the Zaanse Schans
By means of the interactive map, you can explore the mills, crafts, museums, shops and homes, constructed in wood by original methods typical to the Zaan region. Plan out your walking route and decide what you want to visit as you walk. Because our village is free to enter, you won’t need to pay an admission fee.
Please note that the windmills and some museums do charge an entrance fee, however. Simply buy your ticket at the museums and mills you want to visit. You can visit the museums free of charge if you have a Museum Card or an I Amsterdam Card.
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FAQ: frequently asked questions about the Zaanse Schans
The Zaanse Schans is a beautiful historic mill village with centuries-old windmills and timber houses painted green.
It is not an outdoor museum, but a special public area, a ‘regular residential area’ in the municipality of Zaanstad.