Zaanse Schans
Green wooden houses, a historic shipyard, traditional grocery store and a pewter factory are among the village’s visitor attractions although the Zaanse Schans is most famous for its windmills, once used for everything from paint-making to paper production. 250 years ago around 600 windmills stood in the area, however, only 5 are currently open to visitors, including a sawmill and an oil mill, which can be explored during open hours.
Visiting the workshops of local craftsmen is another popular activity, where cheese making and clog-making demonstrations are the key attractions, but there are also pewter casting and mustard making demonstrations. Once you’re finished exploring, pop into the bakery for a taste of the sweet white duivekater bread, buy a bag of sweets from Albert Heijn – the village’s oldest shop, and enjoy cheese tasting at the cheese and dairy farm.
Tours & Tickets
Zaanse Schans Windmills and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam
Step back into the Holland of old at Zaanse Schans and the fishing town of Volendam on 5-hour afternoon or morning trip from Amsterdam. With an expert guide, ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 5 hours
Small-Group Zaanse Schans Half-Day Tour from Amsterdam
Take a 3-hour half-day tour to the countryside and explore Zaanse Schans in a small group. See how a clog maker is making the famous Dutch wooden shoe, visit a ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam
Explore Zaanse Schans on this 3-hour private tour from Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside and also visit a wooden-shoe workshop, cheese farm and an operating ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Amsterdam Super Saver: Zaanse Schans Windmills plus Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the charm of the Netherlands with this combination of two best-selling tours at a discounted price. Take a morning tour from Amsterdam to ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 11 hours (approx.)
Dutch Countryside and Culture Tour from Amsterdam Including Zaanse Schans, Edam and Volendam
Get to grips with Dutch culture on a half-day morning tour to the countryside from Amsterdam. In the company of a guide, visit the quaint villages of Zaanse ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Small Group Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Old Villages Tour from Amsterdam Including Dutch Schnapps Tasting
Head to the Dutch countryside with a small group, traveling on a small bus. Visit traditional fishing villages including Volendam and Marken, and take a ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Amsterdam Super Saver: Zaanse Schans Windmills, Volendam and Marken Half-Day Tour plus Keukenhof Gardens Tour
Enjoy a Super Saver tour that combines the best of the Dutch countryside – windmills, fishing villages and flowering tulips – all in one day! With a local ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Amsterdam Day-Trip Combo: Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
Experience the beauty of Keukenhof Gardens in bloom on a guided morning tour from Amsterdam in the company of an expert guide and travel by small comfortable ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Amsterdam Super Saver: Bruges Day Trip plus Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip
Discover Amsterdam’s scenic surroundings with this 2-day Amsterdam Super Saver, combining two best-selling tours at one discounted price. The first day, cross ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 12 hours (Day 1); 5hours (Day 2)
Small-Group Zaanse Schans Half-Day Tour with River Cruise to Amsterdam
In central Amsterdam you will meet your guide who will bring you comfortably and directly to world-famous Zaanse Schans. At Zaanse Schans, you will have a ... Read more
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
