Zaanse Schans, one of the most beautiful open-air museums in the world with its historical windmills and wooden houses; A tiny village very close to Amsterdam that should be on the list of everyone who goes to Amsterdam.. Zaanse Schans, which offers picturesque views with its green-toned architecture, wooden houses and mills, was one of the places that made us happiest in our Netherlands trip.
18. In Zaanse Schans, which had 600 windmills at the beginning of the century, the number of active mills today is limited to 10; but even that is enough to make it unforgettable. Of course, the nostalgic effect of its green houses, abundant flower gardens and mini bridges over its canals has made Zaanse Schans such a popular route in recent years.. The views you see in the center of Amsterdam change dimensions from the moment you step into the village.. It’s time to teleport to a little past and pastoral life!
The windmills of Zaanse Schans
ZAANSE SCHANS TRAVEL GUIDE: THINGS TO DO IN ZAANSE SCHANS, WHAT TO DO
What to do in Zaanse Schans Among the places and things to do are a visit to the Zaans Museum at the entrance of the village, the mills area that you can reach by walking right next to it, cheese shops, and Zaanse Schans houses, place explorations and chocolate shops after crossing the bridge.
Zanse Schans enjoying stroopwaffle against windmills
#1 Zaanse Schans Mills:
Although there were hundreds of mills in the past, there are now 10 active. The most famous of these mills, built in the windy corners of the village, is the De Cat mill, which is the protagonist of the photos taken here.. This mill is still actively used in paint production as it used to be.. Entry is €4 to De Cat, one of the mills you can tour inside in Zaanse Schans. There are also free ones to visit.
Mills; It is used for works such as storage for the needs of the village, evacuation of water in flooded areas, flour milling.. Alongside De Cat, the pastel green De Bleeke Dood mill, which you will see while crossing the bridge, is the oldest wooden windmill in the Netherlands that has been preserved until today.
De Cat mill, Zaanse Schans
#2 Zaanse Schans Museums:
Zaans Museum: The village’s lifestyle, traditional clothes, artistic direction, history of chocolate and biscuits and production tools used in factories museum exhibiting. It is open every day between 09.00-17.00 from April to September, and from 10.00 to 17.00 every day from October to March. Admission is €10 for adults, €8.5 for students and €6 for children.
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Albert Heijn Museum Shop: Albert, who has the potential to appear in every corner of Amsterdam Heijn market has a museum in Zaanse Schans; because this is the first store where this grocery chain was born. Albert Heijn, who took over the grocery store here from his family in 1887, when he was just 21 years old, expands the business and becomes a supermarket chain that spreads all over the Netherlands.. The beauty of the store is preserved as it was on the first day, everything from the furniture to the objects and products is nostalgic.. Be sure to visit this museum with its typical 19th century wooden architecture; but let’s add that it is a little difficult to take pictures because it is very small and crowded inside.. Between April and September, it is open every day between 10:00 and 16:30; It is closed on weekdays between October and March, and serves between 12:00 and 16:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.. Free entry.
Albert Heijn Museum Shop, Zaanse Schans
Bakery Museum: The historical bakery of the village is one of the places that has been museumized.. If you are interested, you can visit inside and taste the famous bread of Zaanse Schans.. Traditional Dutch pastries can also be seen here. Open every day between 09.00-17.00 regardless of summer and winter. Admission is free.
The Zaanse Time Museum: They opened a clock museum in Zaanse Schans, regardless of how small it is.. 16 in the museum. From the 19th century to the present, examples of personal and architectural watches and their mechanisms are exhibited, the importance of the watch in social life and its indicators are conveyed.. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission is €10 for adults, €7 for students and teens, €5 for up to 12 years old.
Jisper House: 1850′ in Jisp village The fisherman’s hut from the ’80s is the address in Zaanse Schans for those who like to take pictures in traditional clothes.. Open April-September only.
Inside Albert Heijn museum, Zaanse Schans
Honig Breethuis: Honig’s house, a merchant family in the 1800s, is among the places to visit.. You can take it to the list to see the decoration of this period and the lifestyle of the family.. Between April and September, it is closed from Monday to Wednesday, open between 13.00-16.00 on other days. Between October and March, it is closed from Monday to Wednesday, and open between 13.00-17.00 on other days.. Admission is €4 for adults, €2 for up to 12 years old.
Windmill Museum: Well, there’s a windmill in Zaanse Schans there would be no museum. Models of windmills used for different purposes are also included in this museum, where the types and systems of windmills are explained.. Open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Admission is €4.50 for adults, €3 for ages 6-17, free for ages 5.
At the cheese shops in Zaanse Schans one
#3 Zaanse Schans Cheese Shops:
Cheese While walking around Zaanse Schans, which is famous for its cheese, you will come across many cheese shops.. Since we usually buy our cheeses from the markets on such trips, we entered these stores purely for the purpose of sightseeing.. In stores, you can find Zaanse Schans and traditional Dutch cheeses in all sizes and containers; you can try the cheeses before you buy. If you ask us, don’t buy it anyway, but if every cheese you see is cut for tasting, you should definitely try it.. J You will definitely find cheaper ones, this part is too touristy.
The village is actually quite small; so 3-4 hours is more than enough for you to tour completely. It is possible to spend a beautiful day by coming here early in the morning, walking comfortably without the crowds, and taking your photography tour at the same time.. When you come to Zaanse Schans, after walking the area where the mills are located and crossing the bridge to the other side of the village, you can take a walk through the nostalgic Amsterdam houses with the magnificent cocoa smell of the Chocolate Factory, take a break in the relatively quiet cafes in the vicinity and have something to eat and drink.. You can try traditional Dutch pastries in the bakeries in Zaanse Schans, and you can buy from the snack kiosks in the section where the mills are located, you can buy stroopwaffles, pancakes, coffee and hot chocolate, which are extremely harmful but very tasty.. Our favorite is; freshly baked and warm Stroopwaffles!
We taste the cheese, then we buy it from the supermarket
HOW TO GET TO ZAANSE SCHANS VILLAGE FROM AMSTERDAM
You have 3 options to reach Zaanse Schans village from Amsterdam city center .
#1 Going by Bus from Amsterdam City Center to Zaanse Schans Village:
Amsterdam train station Amsterdam Centraal takes the bus from the top floor to Zaanse Schans in 20-40 minutes. To use the buses, you need to go to the EBS office inside the central train station and buy the tickets you can use daily in Amsterdam for 10 Euro and then go to the bus stops on the top floor of the station.. At these stops, just go to the bus number 391 or 817 and wait for your bus to arrive.
Bus 817 is active in summer and arrives in Zaanse Schans in approximately 20 minutes. Since we made our trip in March, we took the bus numbered 391 and went in about 40 minutes.. Bus ticket is 5€ one way.
Zaanse’s beautiful houses
#2 From Amsterdam City Center to Zaanse Schans Village by Train:
Amsterdam central train station You can reach the village in about 15 minutes with the Zaanse Schans train departing from Centraal. The train drops off near the Chocolate Factory side. After getting off at the stop, you can cross the bridge and walk for about 15-20 minutes to the side where the ground mills are located.. To get to Zaanse Schans by train, the ticket costs 8 Euros round trip.
#3 Amsterdam City Center by Renting a Car’ Going from Zaanse Schans Village:
As Zaanse Schans is a village very close to Amsterdam, you don’t really need to rent a car, but if you don’t stay close to the center If you want to stop by other places after Zaanse Schans and Zaanse Schans, you can also consider this option.. For this you need to do; rent a cheap car and make your plan. To rent a car, you can check the branches around Amsterdam Centraal train station and rent your car here.. You can see the village of Zaanse Schans in the morning and midday, and diversify your trip to the Netherlands by going to Zaandam or another nearby area in the afternoon.
One of the chocolatiers in Zaanse Schans
Excursions and transportation about Zaanse Schans village, which we visit with great pleasure and wish we could go often whenever we miss it. our notes end here. You can find our notes about Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam and other Netherlands trips on Instagram at #journavelamsterdam. Follow us on his account, let’s travel together!