Day 1 | Morning
Zaans Museum
Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 9 EUR
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours
Location: Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam
The main exhibits here are paintings, photos and films related to the Sens region, fully demonstrating the life of the people of Sens and the culture of the industrial area. The entire museum is very ornamental and worth a visit.
Day 1 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Zaans Museum, you can head to Zaanse Schans, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Zaanse Schans
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days
Location: Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam, Netherlands
Zaanse Schans is located 15 kilometers north of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The old buildings vividly depict Dutch life in the 17th and 18th centuries. There are still residents living here, and the ancient shipyards, wooden shoe workshops, and of course many windmills are still picturesque. Tour Guide Zaanse Schans Windmill Village has now become a tourist attraction for many tourists. Whether tourists take a cruise on the San River or walk in the windmill village, they can enjoy the beautiful European pastoral scenery. Every spring when the tulips are in full bloom, the scenery here is even more pleasant, and any photo can be used as a postcard. Visiting windmills The main purpose of tourists visiting here is to visit the windmills here. There are still five windmills in the village still operating in the traditional way, and three of the five windmills can be used by tourists. These windmills were used for sawing wood, pressing oil, grinding dye, grinding mustard powder, and draining water. The three windmills available are DeKat (for grinding fuel), DeBonteHen (for oil extraction) and DeHadel (for drainage). Hours of use and charges vary for each windmill. In addition to touring the windmills, you can also visit Dutch wooden shoe factories, cheese workshops, boat docks and ash shops, where traditional craftsmanship is performed every day. You can buy a pair of authentic Dutch wooden shoes at the wooden shoe factory, taste the fragrant and rich Dutch cheese at the cheese workshop, and buy some to take away if you like it. When the weather is good, you can also rent a bicycle in the village to slowly ride on the village trails, take a breath of fresh air and look at the beautiful scenery around. The cruise ship can visit Zaanse Schans windmill village by boat from the end of March to September. The business hours of the cruise ship depend on the ship. For details, see: https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/discover/boat-tour/?lang=en In addition, there are several special museums that you can visit for a fee, such as the Watch and Clock Museum.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Ang Hock Lim Jason: Zaanse Schans is about 30 minutes ride from Central Station in Amsterdam, here you get to see multiple working windmills, wooden clog’ museum, cheese farm etc. Is a must for tourist visiting Amsterdam, from the dutch village, you may also venture out to Volendam, which is about another 30 minutes ride on the coach to there, beautiful fishing village, where you can dress up traditional costumn and pose for a picture in the studio.
Ms C: Zannse Schans Windmill Village in the suburbs of Amsterdam, there are beautiful windmills on the river bank, and there is also a wooden shoe manufacturing company. It is worth a visit to the wooden shoe view production process. 👍🏻😎
Day 1 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Zaanse Schans? Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam is one of your top choices.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam
Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Zaandam, Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park are readily available for you to enjoy. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms, air conditioning. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including fitness center, sauna, indoor pool, massage, steamroom, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam is an excellent choice from which to explore Amsterdam or to simply relax and rejuvenate.
Day 2 | Morning
Wooden Shoe Workshop of Zaanse Schans
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: Kraaienest 4, 1509 AZ Zaandam, Netherlands
There are many wooden shoe workshops in Windmill Village, where you can visit the entire wooden shoe production process, with ancient and exquisite skills. There are large and small wooden shoes everywhere here, which are very cute, and there are many souvenirs of wooden shoes, which can be bought back and given to friends.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Bulubuluchululu: Unique culture with on-the-spot introductions. Very interesting 🤔!
Day 2 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Wooden Shoe Workshop of Zaanse Schans, don’t forget pay a visit to Paintmill De Kat.
Paintmill De Kat
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours
Location: Kalverringdijk 29, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands
The DeKat Windmill, a mineral mill inside shows how minerals are made into pigments used by traditional painters. There are stairs inside, and you can go to the second floor to see the windmills up close.
Day 2 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Zaan Hotel Amsterdam - Zaandam is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Zaan Hotel Amsterdam - Zaandam
Property Location A stay at Zaan Hotel Amsterdam - Zaandam places you in the heart of Zaandam, and within a 15-minute drive of Zaanse Schans. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from New Church and 9.9 mi (16 km) from University of Amsterdam. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Dining Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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