Heerlijck Slaapen op de Zaanse Schans
‘Het Noorderhuis’ (‘The North House’), formerly occupied by the Honig (honey) family, with a golden beehive incorporated into the family crest…
Bed & Breakfast ‘Het Noorderhuis’ is a beautiful and historic building. Built in the second half of the 17th century, it was originally a merchant’s house in Zaandijk and belonged to the Honig family. Over the course of its lifetime, the house has undergone a number of external changes. In 1914, Zaan historian Gerrit Jan Honig purchased it, and owned it until 1970 before it was relocated to the Zaanse Schans.
Het Noorderhuis was originally built as a small dwelling, and only took on its present form between 1800 and 1850. After being relocated to the Zaanse Schans, it was used as a Period Room Museum for some time before later being converted into a Bed & Breakfast. The impressive doorway to the building bears gilded carvings and symbolic elements that match the property next door at number 19. Both buildings were transported aboard deck barges to the Zaanse Schans in 1970. After extensive renovations, ‘Het Noorderhuis’ was opened by Queen Juliana in 1972. This treasured historical gem in the Zaanse Schans gives guests the opportunity to experience the rich heritage and unique character of this beautiful 17th century merchant’s house. Guests staying at the Bed & Breakfast can enjoy the property’s beautiful period elements, such as the closet beds with their marbled wooden pillars, and the front room with timber panels in the Empire style. Anyone who happens to glance between Het Noorderhuis and ‘t Koopmanshuys d’Mol will see a ‘gek’ on the chimney (literally meaning ‘fool’) – a chimney cowl that rotates with the wind and prevents smoke blowing in during windy weather.
‘Het Noorderhuis’ at Lagedijk 240 in Zaandijk
