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Zaanse Schans

Schansend 1, Zaandam 1509 AW , The Netherlands
31 75 616 82 18
As featured in Amsterdam for young kids
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Zaandam
4.0 of 5 stars 176 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: When traveling from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans, take the train option to Koog-Zaandijk. From there it's supposed to be a 10-15 minute walk. Don't... more »
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Enschede, The Netherlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Hundreds of windmills were integrated in the Dutch daily live, for milling, grinding, sawing logs, pumping water etc. till steam machine invented. The windmills were therefore succeeded by a new technology. The rebuild and remain windmills today, were special gift for young generation whom suffered with depleting of conventional energy sources, to think a new way of living using a... More

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London
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Windmills, clogs, cheese, and more! This park was perfect for our family with lots of walking trails and free exhibits. The scenery is beautiful, and don't miss the Dutch pancakes! More

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This must have been my fifth visit, and it always keeps my interest. Great cheese tasting in one of the souvenir shops. Excellent place to make pictures. Very interesting to go inside one windmill and experience how it is working More

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Dallas, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I loved this place because it was free, just a short drive or buse ride from where the airport is. Not only is it free, when the flowers are in bloom is gorgeous! You get to take the loveliest pictures with windmills and learn about the culture and cheese and how windmills operated many years ago. The windmills sell spices... More

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kansas city, Missouri
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice little place with working windmills, one of which was open to the public. We also learned that Peter the Great of Russia stayed in Zaansa Schans and learned a lot about technology to modernize Russia. More

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delhi
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Zaanse Schans has been declared as a world heritage village.The moment you start moving towards the village from the parking you get a wonderful view of the Windmills,The greenery and water .This place is worth a visit.I took a conducted tour of tour &tickets from Amsterdam and for 36 Euro they brought me here after showing Volendam and Marken on... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We went to Zaanse Schans with a bus group from our river cruise ship and the sight of the beautiful old windmills as we approached was just gorgeous. The windmills are still working and producing various ground goods including pigments for artists paints in the one we visited and clambered up the stairs in. A great experience and great to... More

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Purmerend
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

A remarkeable collection of wind-mills in operation can be visited. Some other handycrafts like Cheese- and Cloughs making can be seen here. and other More

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Amsterdam
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130 reviews 130 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This beautiful village showcased the totality of the Dutch architecture, agricultural/dairy products, arts and crafts, culture, customs and costumes from one gallery. An amazing place to enjoy and understand the life of the earlier times. The typical dutch windmills and their functions are there to visit and see. Love these windmills all in a row. Restaurants are available. Stores and... More

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Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

My experience in Zaanse Schans was heightened by the fact that a friend was the one who took me there, and not a tour bus. The place was better appreciated leisurely and on our own. We were able to have lunch and coffee in the restaurant and enjoyed the food and the view. We even had time to go around... More

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