Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry to the area is free. Individual windmills and museums charge separate fees.
- Time needed
- Allow 2 to 3 hours to see the main sights.
- Best time
- Spring and fall offer milder weather and fewer crowds than summer.
- Getting there
- Train from Amsterdam to Zaandam, then bus or a 20-minute walk to the entrance.
Itineraries with Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is on day 3
Zaanse Schans is on day 10
Day 3 of Amsterdam: One Week
The old centre
How Zaanse Schans fits into a day.- 10:00Royal Palace of AmsterdamDam Square
- 11:30BegijnhofCentrum
- 13:30Our Lord in the AtticDe Wallen
- 15:30NieuwmarktNieuwmarkt
- 16:30Rembrandt House MuseumJodenbuurt
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Zaanse Schans questions
Is Zaanse Schans free to visit?
The neighbourhood itself has no entry fee. Some windmills and workshops inside charge admission.
How do I get to Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam?
Take a direct train to Zaandam station. From there a bus or a 20-minute walk reaches the area.
Are the windmills at Zaanse Schans real and working?
Several windmills still operate and produce goods such as oil and spices. They are open to visitors on set days.
