Zaanse Schans

Landmark4.7/5

Zaanse Schans Windmill

Nestled in Zaandam, the Houtzaagmolen de Gekroonde Poelenburg is a whimsical wooden giant that once powered the local timber trade! With its charming sails and vibrant green exterior, it's a picture-perfect spot for snapping unique vacation pics. Climb up for stunning views and learn about the art of sawing wood. It's a must-visit for history buffs and photo lovers alike!

Culture4.7/5

The Zaansche Mill

This riverside windmill stands among traditional mills and wooden houses along the Zaan. You can walk close to the windmills and see them from the water.

Landmark4.8/5

Voetveer Zaandijk - Zaanse Schans

Voetveer Zaandijk - Zaanse Schans offers a charming ferry ride across the Zaan River, providing stunning views of historic windmills and traditional Dutch architecture that embody the picturesque allure of the Netherlands.

Culture4.6/5

Wooden Shoe Workshop of Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans's wooden-shoe workshop shows how clogs are made, from raw wood to finished shoe. Each demonstration starts with a block of wood.

Shop4.2/5

Vrijbuiter Zaandam

Outdoor store with camping, skiing, sportswear and footwear.

Eat4.5/5

Cheese Farm Catharina Hoeve by Henri Willig

Cheese shop with cow, goat and sheep cheeses.

Eat4.6/5

Bakery Museum "The Gecroonde Duyvekater '

Zaandam's bakery museum puts sweets up front and old baking tools behind. Tea and waffles come by a fireplace faced with 16th-century tiles.

Landmark4.7/5

Paintmill De Kat

A working paint windmill still makes pigments with wind power at this Zaanse Schans landmark. You can climb a ladder to see the mill’s internal workings.

Culture4.4/5

Museumwinkel Albert Heijn

Zaandam's Albert Heijn museum recreates the chain's first grocery shop as it looked in the late 19th century. The shop still operates today.

Eat$$$4.3/5

Restaurant De Kraai

Dutch-pancake restaurant with sweet and savory pancakes, made fresh where you can watch. You order at the counter, then watch them make your pancake fresh.

Eat$$$4.3/5

Het Zaans Momentje Brasserie Restaurant

Eat$$$4.3/5

Café Fabriek

This Zaandam diner serves coffee, sandwiches and chocolate tart, with a terrace overlooking the Zaan.

Eat$$$$4.4/5

d'Vijff Vlieghen

Traditional Dutch restaurant in Amsterdam, with exposed beams and vintage rooms. Servers introduce each dish as it arrives.

Eat$$$4/5

De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis

Waterfront restaurant at Zaanse Schans, serving Dutch dishes including mustard eel soup. The outdoor deck looks over the water.

Cafe$$$4.7/5

Lagom Café

This Zaandam café serves breakfast, sandwiches and coffee.

Cafe4.4/5

Brouwerij Hoop

Cafe$$4.4/5

Zaanse Koffie

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam

This 4-star hotel is located in the centre of Zaandam, next to the train station that leads you in 12 minutes to the lively Amsterdam. It offers free WiFi and free access to the wellness with swimming pool and fitness. The hotel's unique façade is made of nearly 70 stacked typical houses from the area, while each room is inspired by the rich local history and is decorated with historic photos of typical Dutch scenes. It also features comfortable leather chairs and a flat-screen TV. Every morning a lavish breakfast buffet is served at Restaurant Puur Saen. In the evenings, you can enjoy an extensive dinner or have some drinks at the bar or at the sunny terrace. The RAI Convention Centre is a 20-minute drive away from Inntel Hotels. The Amsterdam city ring A10 is only 9 km away from the hotel. By train, Amsterdam Central Station is 12 minutes away from Zaandam.

Stay$4.05/5

B&B HOTEL Amsterdam-Zaandam

Located in Zaandam with parking, and a direct bus connection at to the centre of Amsterdam, B&B Hotel Amsterdam-Zaandam offers stylish rooms with free WiFi access. There is 24-hours reception. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. It features private bathroom facilities and a toilet. Amsterdam, with sights such as Rijksmuseum, Anne Frankhuis, and Van Gogh Museum, can be reached within 20 minutes by car or 25 minutes by bus 391 that departs at 2 minutes walk from the hotel. In the centre of Zaandam, 3 km from the property, there are several restaurants and cafés to be found, as well as many shops. The hotel is at a 20-minute car drive from Schiphol Airport and 10 km away from Zaanse Schans.

Stay$3.8/5

easyHotel Amsterdam Zaandam

Located right in the centre of Zaandam, easyHotel Amsterdam Zaandam offers quick and easy train access to Amsterdam Central Station in just 11 minutes. A smart choice for guests wanting to explore Zaandam or stay close to Amsterdam while keeping costs down. With brilliant basics such as comfortable beds, super-fast free WiFi, black out curtains, TV and air-conditioning, our en-suite rooms provide all the essential amenities for a great night’s sleep. All rooms are located on the 9th, 10th and 11th floor of the building offering sweeping city views at a great value price. The hotel offers bike hire so you can get out and explore the city like a local, which is available to purchase alongside other extras at the 24-hour front desk. We encourage you to discover the local cuisine while here, but if you get peckish during your stay, we have a vending machine with drinks and snacks and hot drinks available on the 10th floor. There is a train station 200 metres from the hotel, providing direct access to Amsterdam Central Station within 11 minutes. The nearest airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, can be found 15 km from the hotel. Please note that your room can be cleaned every 6th day for free. Extra room clean costs €20.

Stay4.7/5

'T Zaanse Koopmans House

Classic Dutch house bed-and-breakfast near the Zaanse windmills, with a sauna and bubble bath.

Stay4.3/5

Zaan Hotel Amsterdam Zaandam

Zaandam hotel with modern rooms, a bar and a small fitness room you enter with a swipe from reception.

Stay3.1/5

Boetiek Hotel de Kade Zaandam Amsterdam