Zaanse Schans Windmills Self-Guided Day Trip

If you find yourself in Amsterdam, don't miss out on this self-guided tour of Zaanse Schans! Explore this historic windmill village that brings a past version of the Netherlands to life.

Activity Details

Visit the Netherlands and head to Overhoeksplein 51 in Amsterdam to embark on an adventure to one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands. After a 30-minute drive, arrive at the village where you will explore famous windmills and traditional wooden houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. Receive a map and detailed information to aid in your visit.

Enjoy 2 hours of free time to wander this charming village featuring traditional Dutch houses. Visit the Bakery Museum, a national monument, to taste traditional Dutch sweets and view an authentic historic oven. Inquire about the history of the wood carving above the shop door.

As part of the tour, visit a genuine Dutch clog workshop to learn about shoe-making, and stop by a cheese factory for a cheese tasting.

Conclude the day with a stroll along the river, lined with traditional windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. After your visit, return to Amsterdam, completing the experience 3 hours later.