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Zaanse Schans

Open-air museum with historic windmills and clog workshops.

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Admission Ticket

Free; windmill €5

Best Time to Visit

9am weekdays

Overview

Established 1961 with relocated historic buildings. Six operational windmills for different industrial purposes. Working clog-maker workshop and cheese farm. 17th cent Zaan region had 600 windmills.

Local Insider Tips

1

Cheese farm free samples before 10am

2

Visit De Kat spice mill (€5)

3

Take 391 bus from Amsterdam (€5)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How many windmills?

6 operational.

Q:Free?

Outdoor area free.

Location Details

CityZaandam
Rating
4.4 / 5.0

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