Things to do in Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in Zaandam, just 20 km from Amsterdam.
It is one of the tourist attractions of the area and of Amsterdam, many visitors come here as it is a reflection of the pre-industrial past of the Netherlands. This open air museum has a collection of historical mills, most of them more than 200 years, that are still in use, as well as a good collection of historic houses and museums, it is not for nothing that it is an special point of interest on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, since it was the first industrial region in the world thanks to its 600 mills.
Our recommendations in Zaanse Schans
![Zaanse Schans windmill and clog factory visit with cheese tasting from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/04/thumb_16303041_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Zaanse Schans windmill and clog factory visit with cheese tasting from Amsterdam
Experience many typical Dutch traditions on this tour to Zaanse Schans. Book your tickets now and explore the charming windmill village.
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![Zaanse Schans walking self-guided audio tour](https://images.musement.com/cover/0155/98/thumb_15497321_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Zaanse Schans walking self-guided audio tour
Book this walking audio tour at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland and discover the Dutch culture with its history and traditions!
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![Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken](https://images.musement.com/cover/0079/43/thumb_7842996_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken
Experience Holland's rich culture through its picturesque countryside. See the charming towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.
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![Guided tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0163/98/thumb_16297813_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Guided tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam
See all the Dutch icons including the tulips in Keukenhof, windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans and finally the famous Amsterdam Canal cruise.
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![Zaanse Schans windmill and clog factory visit with cheese tasting from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/04/thumb_16303041_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Zaanse Schans windmill and clog factory visit with cheese tasting from Amsterdam
Experience many typical Dutch traditions on this tour to Zaanse Schans. Book your tickets now and explore the charming windmill village.
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![Zaanse Schans walking self-guided audio tour](https://images.musement.com/cover/0155/98/thumb_15497321_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Zaanse Schans walking self-guided audio tour
Book this walking audio tour at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland and discover the Dutch culture with its history and traditions!
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![Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken](https://images.musement.com/cover/0079/43/thumb_7842996_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken
Experience Holland's rich culture through its picturesque countryside. See the charming towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans.
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![Guided tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0163/98/thumb_16297813_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Guided tour to Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam
See all the Dutch icons including the tulips in Keukenhof, windmills, cheese and clogs at Zaanse Schans and finally the famous Amsterdam Canal cruise.
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![Volendam, Edam and windmills guided tour from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/04/thumb_16303057_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Volendam, Edam and windmills guided tour from Amsterdam
See all the typically Dutch highlights on a half-day guided tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam.
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![Excursión en grupo a los molinos de Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam y Marken](https://images.musement.com/cover/0002/33/thumb_132698_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Excursión en grupo a los molinos de Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam y Marken
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![Tulips and windmills small-group tour with Keukenhof skip-the-line ticket](https://images.musement.com/cover/0084/72/thumb_8371674_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Tulips and windmills small-group tour with Keukenhof skip-the-line ticket
Travel in a small group, a maximum of 8 people, to explore Zaanse Schans tulips and windmills with skip-the-line tickets to Keukenhof.
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![Go City I Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions](https://images.musement.com/cover/0159/23/thumb_15822423_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Go City I Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass with 40+ Attractions
Visit as many Amsterdam attractions as you like, all on one pass. Best of all you'll enjoy great savings compared to buying individual tickets.
![Full-day Netherlands tour from Amsterdam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0164/92/thumb_16391935_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Full-day Netherlands tour from Amsterdam
Take full-day trip to 5 Dutch destinations with private transportation from Amsterdam. Visit the windmills of Zaanse SchansStroll, see the Afsluitdijk enclosing dyke, walk along the canal in Sloten and admire the remaining old city walls of Elburg.
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![Amsterdam region travel ticket for 1 to 3 days](https://images.musement.com/cover/0143/65/thumb_14264681_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Amsterdam region travel ticket for 1 to 3 days
Discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area with the Amsterdam and Region Travel Ticket – a special 1, 2 or 3-day public transport pass valid on metros, trams and buses.
![Sightseeing tour of windmills, cheese farm and Volendam with private transportation](https://images.musement.com/cover/0095/99/thumb_9498760_cover_header.jpeg?w=540)
Sightseeing tour of windmills, cheese farm and Volendam with private transportation
Experience private pick-up and drop off service from Amsterdam to see windmills, a cheese farm and Volendam, riding in a luxurious Mercedes.
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![Countryside and windmills private day tour](https://images.musement.com/cover/0159/58/thumb_15857592_cover_header.jpg?w=540)
Countryside and windmills private day tour
Don't miss the chance to enjoy a full day experience in the Dutch countryside, visit characteristic villages and admire the famous windmills!
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How to get there
![Zaanse Schans](https://images.musement.com/cover/0150/97/microsoftteams-image-1-png_header-14996738.jpeg)
Zaanse Schans
Zaandam
Netherlands
Reviews Zaanse Schans
“We absolutely loved this tour and will book it again should we return to Amsterdam in the future. Special shout out to Rick our tour guide who was very informative and put a smile on our faces from start to finish. Rene the bus driver was also brilliant. Overall 10/10!”
“Ottimo acquisto”
“The canal ride was not on this trip you had to rebook using the discount code. One of our codes didn't work and the poor lad who checked us in was getting frustrated with the technical difficulties of it all. Also it was just as well we had another day in Amsterdam because we wouldn't have had time.”
![Zaandam](https://images.musement.com/cover/0142/81/adobestock-105368823-jpeg_header-14180428.jpeg)