The Zaanse Schans is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. Despite the fact that visitors from all over the world visit this neighbourhood every day, it is good to know that people still live here. Keep this in mind during your visit. Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cookies, or take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made.
You should be sure not to miss the mills, museums, cheese factory and pewter foundry. The Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands, full of monumental houses, mills, barns and workshops where people practise traditional crafts. Make a bike or boat ride, browse the shops and eat Dutch pancakes at the pancake restaurant. A day out at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is fun and educational.
Interactive map
Travel back through time and learn about the history of the Zaanse Schans. Explore and learn about the Zaanse Schans with the interactive map.
- See all locations; museums, mills, workshops where people practise traditional crafts, shops and restaurants
- Learn about the history of the Zaanse Schans and its unique locations
- Explore and plan your route using the interactive map
