The Zaanse Schans, a beautifull piece of countryside and the probably the best views of Dutch windmills just outside the rush of the city. There are lots of visitors to the Netherlands who dream of nothing but visiting the quiet countryside, after experiencing all the hustle and bustle of the Amsterdam city life. It does not surprise us these visitors flock the Zaanse Schans area of the Dutch town of Zaandam. As an idealized re-creation of a Dutch village from the late 19th century, Zaanse Schans remains one of the Netherlands’ most popular and most visited tourists attractions. And since it is quite large, it never feels crowded, even in the high (summer) season.
On this page, we tell you what to expect of the Zaanse Schans, the windmills, the open-air museum and even more important: how do you get from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans?
Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
The Zaanse Schans Windmill Village is an open-air museum and conservation area, on the east bank of the Zaan River, which is north of Zaandam in the Netherlands. With its green wooden houses, it displays the traditional architecture of the area and has several functioning windmills and craftsman’s workshops, which are open to visitors. The Zaanse Schans is also home to the Zaans Museum. A visit to the Zaanse Schans Windmill Village truly is a great daytrip from Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans Tour
Buy your Zaanse Schans tour tickets and join an exclusive group excursion that will take you to this beautiful Dutch countryside, where you’ll see the iconic windmills, taste some cheese at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and experience much more! This wonderful day trip is a must if you’re visiting the Netherlands.