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#Zaanse Schans Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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The windmill town - Zaanse Schans is a village with authentic wooden houses, windmills, a wooden shoe workshop, cheese factory, and more crafts that give an impression of life in the Netherlands. The windmills of Zaanse Schans is a must-do tourist attraction in the Netherlands and can easily be visited on a day trip from Amsterdam. You cannot say you have visited Amsterdam without visiting this most famous rural town In Netherlands.
Windmills are the symbol of this land and it is still inhabited for many works. #awesomepic #couplestrip #mytripvlog #summervacation #2023travelwish #europe #Netherlands #amsterdam #Ruralexplorer
Zaanse Schans–Windmill Village near Amsterdam
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The Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum that’s fun for all ages. Open year round, Zaans Schans is a free outdoor park with a collection of historical windmills. While the Zaanse Schans can be visited any time of year, the majority of the windmills are open to visitors from April to October. Besides windmills, you can also visit the souvenir shops, see clogs being made or visit a cheese farm near the Zaanse Schans.
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🇳🇱 Truly a real Dutch experience 🚴🏼♂️
Zaanse Schans offers the picturesque countryside views and most beautiful windmill landscape, It's a unique part of the Netherlands. We stayed at b&b homestay nearby, as it’s only about a 10 minutes cycling to the village. The village full of wooden houses, windmills, barns and workshops, and the water sight are definitely worth visiting.
The windmills are the main attractions here, there are about 10 windmills, half of which are fully functional and can be visited (for an entrance fee). Several historic buildings were added in recent years. The clog workshop is part of museum, part demonstration, part souvenir store, like many of the shops, clogs were made by hand by a craftsman.
I loved the chance to soak up the history, explore the windmills, and learn about the Zaan district. It is one of the most popular destination in the Netherlands and located quite near to the city, very convenient assess with public transport.
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Zaanse Schans, Netherlands - Seeing Windmill
Getting There - by train from Amsterdam
Attractions - windmills, old town charm
Food & Restaurants - various
Shopping - souvenirs
Zaanse Schans is famous for their windmills and the area is like a mini open air museums. It is also easily accessible by train from Amsterdam as a day trip.
One can spend a few hours exploring the neighborhood and small town charm.
One memorable experience is discovering the toll bridge for the ships, basically the bridge will open up to let the ships go past. As we were busy taking photos of the rainbow at the bridge (first photo), we did not realize the toll bridge was going to open up by splitting. Luckily, some kind locals warned us in time.
We saw a lot of farm animals like sheep, goats and even a cute cat whilst exploring the area.
It is nice to spend some time away from the city and explore this place with its own history.
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Visit Zaanse Schans
Those who wish they could travel back in time and visit the Netherlands of the 17th and 18th centuries have come to the right place.
Zaanse Schans is located around 15 kilometers to the north of Amsterdam and is styled as an open-air museum where you can take a stroll around a traditional Dutch village and find out how ancient craftsmen would have worked.
Just some of the sights include a shipyard, a grocery store, a pewter factory, and a range of dainty green wooden houses.
You will also find some graceful windmills although out of the 600 that would have dotted the area in the days of old, only 5 now remain and can be visited by the public.
These include an iconic saw mill as well as an oil mill and you will find fun live demonstrations like a clog making session.
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The windmills of Zaanse Schans are one of the most famous places to see these historical windmills in The Netherlands. Follow a day trip or take the sightseeing bus to reach these beautiful windmills. They are housed in a wonderful little site so it is easy to get around, there are also food options around and a shoe making factory. The nearby museum has a shop too if you like to get some souvenirs. It can get rainy so bring along an umbrella or raincoat.
One of the places I definitely will try to go back to again.
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Zaanse Schans is the closest village from Amsterdam if you wanna see the beautiful traditional wind mills village! it is only an hour away by train and a short walk. Lovely town would love to come back :) #happynewyear #netherlands
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The first thing I wanted to do when I arrived in Amsterdam was to visit the windmill. My friend then took me to a place where I can experince Netherlands decades ago. I enjoy the windmill, the amazing scenery, the hut, classical netherlands village style. Everything was just perfect. #merrychristmas
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Zaanse schans is located just 30 minutes away by train from Amsterdam Centraal Station. It is the closest place to see the windmills, where the people who live here still use windmills to produce some oils, and also other products. Here, you can also buy some traditional cocoa which taste so delicious. There are also cute houses around the village #HalloTrip
The Netherlands is known as the country of windmills. This is because most of the land in the Netherlands is a low-lying land. In ancient times, it was often necessary to fight against floods, so windmills were widely used as equipment for drainage and milling. Zaanse Schans, the famous windmill village in the Netherlands, is also the closest one to the Dutch first Amsterdam, about 15 km away, and can be reached by train from the central railway station.
This is an old and beautiful village, next to the banks of the Zanhe River, a variety of windmills and colorful small houses, together form a quiet and beautiful European country style, full of small bridges, flowing water, people's rustic The country style is like being in the water town of Jiangnan, but the houses here are more charming, and the pastoral scene in the fairy tale world. Although the windmill village in the off-season is cold and bleak, there are very few tourists, which is extraordinarily quiet and peaceful.
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village | A beautiful fairytale village in the Netherlands, the drunken windmill and chalet in Monet's oil painting
In Amsterdam, you see an absolutely free and diverse world, while in the countryside, It is their soul. You will see a completely different world in the village of Sans Anse (Netherlands Windmill Village), which is only 2 km away from Eminem.
Here, you see the quiet country style, the fairy-tale beautiful windmill world, is a simple and elegant residential wooden house. At the entrance, you can see beautiful windmills from afar. In the 17th century, the most rapid period of economic development, the windmill once provided a strong source of power for the Dutch, and thus became one of the symbols of the Netherlands.
【Must-Visit Attractions in the Netherlands】Zaanse Schans Windmill Village, Cheese and Wooden Shoe Factory, Perfect for a Half-Day Trip!
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village is one of the most famous windmill villages in the Netherlands, located in the Zaanstad district, north of Amsterdam, and is known as the 'Dutch Windmill Museum'! Here, you will see many windmills with different characteristics, as well as a beautiful village. Nearby, there is also a cheese factory and a wooden shoe factory that you can visit, which is very special! The cheese factory also offers a lot of tasting services, allowing you to taste the texture of each cheese. It is recommended to spend half a day here, and you can reach this place within 15 minutes by taking a train from Amsterdam! It's very convenient and fast👍🏻
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📍 Zandan Lego Town - Sansians Windmill Village 🏰
For your first stop in the Netherlands, arrange the Lego town of Zandam and the windmill village of Sans Sans. From Amsterdam by train, both Lego Town and Sans Ceans Windmill Village are only about 5 minutes away. 🚂
In order to look more realistic, many houses in Lego town have broken the original square pattern, stacked on top of each other, full of childlike fun. 🏠 The windmill in the windmill village can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, and even retains the rare sawmill in the Netherlands, a windmill hut with fields and lakes, is completely only in the fairy tale world will appear in the scene, full of European pastoral style. 🌾
Strolling through the Zaanse Schans windmill village
After leaving the train station and crossing a large bridge, you arrive at the famous Dutch windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Walking along the main road into the village, you'll see several large windmills, with their grass-green color being particularly striking. Houses with red roofs and green walls, under the embellishment of blue skies, white clouds, and small bridges over flowing water, any casual snapshot looks like a postcard scene.
The village is home to both natives and shops. Every household's courtyard is well-maintained and tidy. The village is not very large, and it takes about two hours to wander around.
Zaanse Schans has a long history and still preserves 8 ancient windmills from the 16th to the 19th century. Among them, three are quite representative, used for oil pressing, wood sawing, and pigment grinding respectively.
Up close, the windmills are actually quite large. If you want to enter inside the windmills and climb to the top for a visit, there is an additional fee.
Standing by the Zaan River and looking at the reflections of rows of windmills and small wooden houses, there's a bit of an illusion as if you've stepped back into the Middle Ages.
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Address - 📍Keizersgracht
Highlights - A long canal runs throughout the city where you can take a boat ride or cruise tour to have a look around the city at your pace. It is something one shouldn’t miss 🧡. I loved it.
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Address - 📍Zaanse Schans
Highlights - it is just 30 kms away from Amsterdam & it is the place where windmills are located. A popular tourist destination for chilling and having a cool picnic 🧡
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Address - 📍Kijk Kubus
Highlights - This cubic yellow colored houses are located in rotterdam, an 1 hour journey from Amsterdam. Tickets are cheap 💶. A fun place to go around with children and family 🧡
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Windmill and Miffy in Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the netherlands, full of wooden houses,mills, barns and workshops. And there are tonnes of miffy there too~
You can also go insider several windmills to take a look. There are also many shops that sell the wooden clogs , cheese and chocolates.
Definitely worth a visit to get a feel of the dutch tradition right here.
Be careful it is really windy here so wear something warmer as it tends to feel colder at this part due to the strong wind and water surroundings.#2024wish #decemberholiday
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Windmill and Wonders @ Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans, More like a Dutch open-air museum in a picturesque journey through time. Nestled along the Zaan River, this living heritage village transports guests to the 18th and 19th centuries with its iconic windmills, historic houses, and artisan workshops. The windmills, still operational, stand as majestic symbols of Dutch craftsmanship. Cobblestone pathways lead to charming green wooden houses, showcasing traditional Dutch architecture. The scent of cocoa from the chocolate factories wafts through the air. Zaanse Schans is a captivating blend of history and authenticity, where each step unveils the enduring spirit of Dutch culture and craftsmanship.
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A photographers treasure island !
Just 7-8 miles north of Amsterdam & a direct bus that stops virtually on the doorstep is this fine open air museum- full of windmills & traditional wooden Dutch homes surrounded by dykes. Awful weather when I went but still managed some good pictures. Bring your camera. VERY picturesque !
Zaanse Schans: A Journey Beyond Windmill!
Zaanse Schans, a Dutch treasure, is more than just windmills; it's a living canvas of history. Nestled along the Zaan River, this open-air museum paints a vivid picture of traditional Dutch life. Authentic wooden houses, artisan workshops, and charming streets transport you back in time.
The scent of cocoa from the chocolate factory and the rhythmic clattering of clogs being crafted add layers to the experience. While the iconic windmills stand tall, each telling its tale, it's the collective heritage and artisan spirit that make Zaanse Schans a captivating journey into the heart of Dutch craftsmanship and culture.
Nice attraction at near to Amsterdam that can spend a full day here and I promise you won’t get bored!
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Windmills and Wonders of Dutchs!
Zaanse Schans is a Dutch treasure trove for tourists, offering a captivating step back in time. The iconic windmills, wooden houses, and working artisan shops paint a vivid picture of traditional Dutch life. Amidst the scenic beauty, visitors can witness skilled craftsmen creating clogs, crafting cheese, and operating historic windmills. The immersive experience provides a taste of Holland's rich heritage.
Although popular, the charm of Zaanse Schans prevails, making it an essential stop for those seeking a quintessential Dutch experience, complete with postcard-worthy landscapes and a delightful journey through the country's cultural tapestry.
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DISCOVER THE DUTCH CLOG IN ZAANSE SCHANS
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A visit to Zaanse Schans is highly recommended to personally witness the traditional Dutch clog making and to meet the skilled artisans. Netherlands is so famous for their wooden shoes that every tourists who visited the country will go home with at least a pair of beautifully crafted wooden shoes.
If you have the time, you can even register for a clog Making Workshop. It only takes about 2.5-3 hours where you will learn everything from introduction of the wood from the poplar tree, shaping the external of the shoes in a traditional way, carving it with large knife while scooping out the inside of the shoes with a sharp spoon to painting or engraving the wooden shoes.
While waiting for your wooden clogs to dry, you can go around nearby cheese factory to taste some of best cheese and pastries around.
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Zaanse Schans Countryside and Windmills
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Zaanse Schans is a historic village that today still retains several working windmills among the traditional houses.
It is like an open air museum which shows a typical Dutch town.
Once inside the mill you realize how big they are and see all the gears, wheels, blades.
An incredible experience, surrounded by nature and animals.
There is also a visitor center, a cheese factory, a clog factory, a museum and many souvenir shops.
It is certainly a visit worth it and I recommend it to everyone.
A magical place for all visitors.
Travelling Back in Time - Zaanse Schans
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the historic village of Zaanse Schans on my trip to the Netherlands. This 18th/19th-century village is truly a sight to behold, with its iconic windmills and distinctive green wooden houses lining the cobblestoned streets. I was amazed at the level of preservation of the buildings and the many quaint shops and restaurants, all of which contribute to the picturesque atmosphere.
The village itself is well worth exploring, with its many museums, galleries, and historic sites. I had the opportunity to learn about the traditional Dutch lifestyle, and there were plenty of opportunities to sample Dutch cuisine. I was particularly impressed with the Zaanse Schans Cheese Farm, where you can see the cheese-making process in action and sample some delicious local cheeses.
My time in Zaanse Schans was an incredibly memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Dutch culture and history. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a day trip in the Netherlands, Zaanse Schans is definitely worth a visit.
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Wooden Shoe Workshop - Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Klompenmakerij Wooden Shoe Museum in Amsterdam is a fascinating place that showcases the traditional Dutch craft of wooden shoe making. The museum offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the rich history, craftsmanship & cultural significance of klompen, the iconic wooden shoes of the Netherlands.
Inside the museum, you'll find a collection of beautifully crafted wooden shoes, ranging from traditional designs to modern interpretations. You can explore the various styles, sizes & patterns that reflect the diversity of Dutch footwear.
Visitors have the chance to observe skilled klompenmakers (wooden shoe makers) in action, demonstrating their craftsmanship & sharing their knowledge. The museum also offers interactive displays, allowing you to try on different pairs of wooden shoes & experience the unique feeling of wearing them.
The Klompenmakerij Wooden Shoe Museum is located within the Zaanse Schans, and it’s a free to enter museum.
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The Wooden Shoe Workshop in Amsterdam
What I have experienced at the Wooden Shoe Workshop in Zaanse Schans Amsterdam was amazing and brilliant. And when I meant wooden shoe, I actually meant the cute wooden clogs that you can see everywhere in Netherlands.
At this wooden shoe workshop, there are demonstrations shown on how these wooden clogs are made. It was fascinating and gave us more information on the Dutch culture. There are also rows and rows of these pretty clogs in the shop, which you can purchase from yourself or as gifts. You will also see the history of these clogs and I love that it's super informative. The wooden shoe workshop may not be very big but it's still a great experience with so much to see and learn!
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The Iconic Windmills of Amsterdam
You cannot say you have been to Amsterdam, if you didn't visit their iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans. When I was in Amsterdam, I took a train ride to Zaanse schans, which was pretty easy.
It took my breath away upon seeing these beautiful windmills. The whole entire view was picturesque and looked like some desktop backdrop picture. These Dutch windmills are built along the lakeside and every picture of them looks picture perfect. You can even get up close and personal with the windmills there.
Do visit the famous windmills in Amsterdam today. It gives you a traditional true blue Dutch experience!
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Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zaanse Schans is a remarkable open-air museum located near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. This charming village offers a glimpse into the country's rich cultural & industrial heritage. Zaanse Schans is renowned for its well-preserved windmills, historic houses, and traditional crafts.
Visitors to Zaanse Schans are transported back in time as they wander through the cobblestone streets lined with picturesque green wooden houses. The windmills, which dominate the landscape, stand tall & proud, showcasing the traditional Dutch craftsmanship. Within the village, visitors can explore museums & workshops dedicated to traditional crafts like clog-making, cheese-making & baking.
The idyllic setting of Zaanse Schans, with its windmills, canals, and green fields, provides ample opportunities for leisurely walks, bike rides, and boat trips. It's an ideal day-trip destination from Amsterdam for those seeking to escape from the hectic city life.
You can take the train from Amsterdam Centraal Station & alight at Koog-Zaandijk Station, walk for 15 minutes & you will arrive in Zaanse Schans.
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Zaanse Schans Windmills in Netherlands
📸Attraction Name: Zaanse Schans Windmills
📍Location : Amsterdam
🚏Best way to get there: Bus, Train, Car
The Zaanse Schans is a famous Dutch village in Holland’s North Province and is famous for its colllections of windmills and wooden houses. It attracts huge numbers of tourists yearly.
If you want to see how life was like centuries ago, you shouldn’t miss this place as its history was dated back to the 17th century. This place used to be a trading post for various services and products. Currently, it is UNESCO world heritage site due its tradional windmills and authentic Dutch architectural design.
The Zaanse Schans Amsterdam is easily accessible by bus, train and car from Amsterdam.
We took the Rnet-bus 391 that runs from Amsterdam Central Station every fifteen minutes to the Zaanse Schans. The trip takes forty minutes.
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🌈Amsterdam - the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the North Holland province in the western part of the country.
🙋♀️The population is about 860,000, and the per capita GDP in the Netherlands is around $53,000, ranking among the top in Europe. It is a prosperous and wealthy city.
🚏Amsterdam is famous for its free style, inclusive atmosphere, beautiful canals, and unique architectural style.
👉There are also many famous museums and art galleries here, such as 🔺Van Gogh Museum, 🔺National Museum, 🔺Mauritshuis Museum, and so on.
🍱Amsterdam's 🔺 food culture is also very unique, with a variety of delicious food and snacks, including traditional Dutch platter breakfast, Dutch cheese, and Dutch fried meat rolls.
☕Here you can also enjoy a rich coffee culture and taste a variety of coffee and desserts.
🚲Amsterdam is also a city where environmental protection and bicycle culture are very popular.
👍Here, there are numerous bike lanes and rental stations, making cycling one of the main modes of transportation for Amsterdam residents!
📸✅"Windmill Town - Sheep Horn Village"
🔜🚏Zaanse Schans is a windmill village near Amsterdam, Netherlands, about 15 kilometers away from the city center of Amsterdam!
🔜🌟This small town is famous for its traditional 🔺Dutch windmills, 🔺wooden shoes, 🔺cheese, and 🔺chocolate handicrafts!
🔜📍Here you can learn about the traditional craftsmanship of Dutch handicrafts, and you can also climb to the top of the windmill to overlook the beautiful scenery and surrounding villages.
🔥Here are 22 traditional Dutch windmills, some of which have been converted into museums, allowing visitors to observe and learn about the history and workings of windmills up close.
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