Zaanse Schans

Museum village Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

The Zaanse Schans is a residential area with historic windmills, green wooden houses, handicraft shops, and industries that were the hub of world trade for centuries. Visitors can stroll past the bakery museum, enjoy the smell of fresh cookies, and take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. The area is home to several museums, a cheese factory, and a pewter foundry, and offers a unique glimpse into the Netherlands' industrial history. Families can explore the area using an interactive map, visit the mills, and enjoy traditional Dutch pancakes at a pancake restaurant. The Zaanse Schans is a popular tourist attraction and a great place to experience traditional Holland

Plan your family visit to the Zaanse Schans with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Zaanse Schans, a historic village with windmills and traditional houses

Highlights: We enjoyed the picturesque village and the windmills ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Zaanse Schans, a charming village with traditional windmills and workshops, and explored the picturesque surroundings

Highlights: The Zaanse Schans was a delightful place to learn about Dutch history and culture ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Zaanse Schans, a popular tourist destination, and explored its windmills, houses, and museums

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the windmills and the museums, especially the wooden shoe museum ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Zaanse Schans, a village with traditional houses and six windmills, exploring museums, workshops, and the history of windmills

Highlights: The charm of the traditional village, the impressive windmills, and the interactive exhibits, such as the clog museum, made it a fun and informative visit ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Zaanse Schans with kids and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. We visited the various museums on the Zaanse Schans, including the Zaans Museum and the Verkade Experience

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenery and the various activities, such as the speculaas making workshop and the St. Nicholas scavenger hunt ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Zaanse Schans and took a tour of the area, visiting the inside of the mills and museums, including the Zaanse Museum and the Verkade Experience

Highlights: We always enjoy taking a tour of the area and taking some pictures with our daughter and the windmills ✨