Come visit the Zaanse Schans! Experience the Zaanse Schans and walk past its windmills, green wooden houses, handicraft shops and industries. Here you experience the heyday of Western Europe's first industrial area at its finest. Originally set up to preserve the traditional timber construction of the Zaan region, the area has become a world-famous icon. The impressive windmills along the banks of the Zaan give Zaanse Schans a breathtaking panoramic view. A famous freely accessible heritage area in the Netherlands. Enrich your experience by purchasing Ticket Zaanse Schans. Ticket Zaanse Schans gives access to the Zaans Museum, Weaver’s House, Cooperage, Museum Zaanse Tijd, Heritage Chambres Kalverringdijk, Windmill Museum, the windmills which are open, digital audio tour and use of toilet utilities. Access to other locations and the area remains free of entrance. A day at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is fun and educational, making it an unforgettable experience

Wooden Shoe Workshop 'de Zaanse Schans' offers a museum and wooden shoe making demonstration, free admission. Open year round.

The shopping area in Zaandam offers everything for a day of great shopping. Since a few years the city centre has transformed into an interesting architectural area. The traditional houses are mixed up with modern day aspects. When arriving by train, the first thing you see is the world famous Inntel Hotel. Next to it is the city's town hall. From here you walk straight into the shopping area!