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The Zaanse Schans is a museum village in the Zaanstreek. The partially normally inhabited village is located northwest of Amsterdam in North Holland.
background
The Zaanse Schans is a well-known and very popular open-air attraction with around 900,000 visitors annually and many tourist facilities such as museums, souvenir shops, cafes, old mills and shops, sales of products made here, etc. Formally, however, it is not a museum - most of the houses are inhabited as normal. The quarter was and is being built to preserve the historical heritage of the Zaan region.
The name can be traced back to a fortressjump, which Diederik Sonoy, governor in the service of William of Orange, had erected in 1574 to stop the Spanish troops.
Between 1961 and 1974, many old buildings from the Zaan region were brought to the Zaanse Schans on flatbed trucks and put back in their old splendor (relocated). The existing windmills have been restored. Even later, buildings regularly moved to the Zaanse Schans.
getting there
The village is on the Zaan, right across from Zaandijk at the Julianabrug, between Zaandam and Wormerveer. Outside the season you can try to park in Zaandijk and walk over the bridge, but in summer this is just as crowded and expensive as the parking spaces directly at the museum village. Conversely, you can also make a detour from the museum village to Zaandijk and, for example, use the restaurants there.
By train
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Take the from Amsterdam CS station sprinter Direction Uitgeest or Alkmaar and rises on the 1 Koog-Zaandijk station Koog-Zaandijk train station out. From the direction of Alkmaar - Uitgeest the stop clean Towards Amsterdam. Here, too, the exit station is Koog-Zaandijk. Travel times: from Amsterdam about 20 minutes, from Utrecht 55 minutes, from Rotterdam or The Hague 1:15 hours. From the train station you can walk to Zaanse Schans in about 15 minutes, the open-air museum is signposted. Walk through the tunnel and along the Stationstraat to the Hoogstraat. Here you have two options: turn north and walk over the Julianabrug (extra pedestrian bridge behind the car bridge) or walk south to the Gemeentearchief at Hoogstraat 34 and the ferry to take. Ferry times every 10 minutes, weekdays from 5:30 a.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m., pedestrians and cyclists only.
By bus
An R-Net bus leaves from Amsterdam CS station every half an hour Connexxion (Line 391) to Zaanse Schans, stop at St. Michael College).
From Zaandam train station, a bus (line 89) leaves every hour in the direction of Wormerveer via Koog aan de Zaan. The bus stops at the "De Bleeke Dood" mill opposite the Zaanse Schans.
By car
From the Amsterdamer Ring (A10) at the junction "Coenplein" take the A8, after the junction with the A7 there is the bridge over the Zaan, there immediately take exit 2 "Zaandijk" (N203) and immediately turn right. Shortly afterwards it goes right over the Julianabrug to the village.
From the A7 (for example coming from Purmerend or Hoorn) there is also exit 2 "Zaandijk", here you can enter the village from the east.
Coming from Alkmaar take the A9 to exit 10 "Cactricum" and turn onto the N203, here you come from the north into Zaandijk and turn left into the village via Julianabrug.
Address for the navigation system: Schansend 1. The Zaanse Schanz is well signposted everywhere.
The parking fees are used to maintain the historic buildings: up to 30 minutes € 1, daily rate € 8, bus € 14.
By boat
From May 1st to October 1st Fri-Sun.
Across the water is one of the most beautiful ways to get to the Zaanse Schans. The ferry service Zaanhopper takes an antique ferry on the Zaan: Zaandam Beatrixbrug - Chocoladefabriek - Zaanse Schans - Wormer, Batavia Veerdijk - Wormerveer, Zaanboch. The Zaanhopper transports a maximum of 12 passengers, reservations are not possible. The ship operates between May 1st and October 1st every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, departing from Beatrixbrug at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30.
Zaanhopper prices: € 1.50 per zone, € 6.00 one way, € 12.00 return
The public risers in Zaanse Schans and Zaandijk are part of the
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mobility
All sights in the village can be reached on foot. The opposite Zaandijk can be visited via several bridges and ferries.
entry
Small excerpt from the Admission prices: The Zaans Museum costs € 10 for adults and € 6 for children, each of the windmills: € 3.50 / € 2, the bakery museum € 1 / € 0.50, and the clock museum € 8 / € 6. Those who want to visit a lot can do better Zaanse Schans Card buy, it offers partially free or reduced admission (but note opening times, the museums may be closed at the moment). It is available in two versions at the information desk in the Zaans Museum:
- Normal Zaanse Card costs adults € 10, children € 6, includes free entry to the Zaans Museum & Verkade Pavilion (including the cooperage) and one of the industrial mills of your choice, 50% discount on a second windmill and 30% discount on the mill museum and the honey Breethuis (both are in Zaandijk).
- The Zaanse Schans Card Plus costs € 16.50 / € 10 and also offers free entry to the watch museum.
There are also discounts for the Zaanse Schans Card on items at the various souvenir and museum shops and restaurants such as: the wooden shoe workshop, the pewter foundry, the cheese factory, "De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis" and the pancake restaurant "De Kraai".
In addition, holders of the Dutch “Museumkaart” have free or at least reduced access to most buildings. The “Museumkaart” costs 49.95 euros for adults and 25 euros for children (under 18). It is valid for one year and can be downloaded from the Internet (Website only in Dutch) or at certain museums.
Tourist Attractions
Zaans Schans offers a number of museums, houses with traditional handicrafts, windmills, cafes and restaurants as well as shops. The normal houses and the location on the river are also nice, so it is a pleasure to just stroll through the town. Entry to the site itself is free. However, entrance fees have to be paid for the individual buildings. Not all buildings can be visited, some museums are closed on Mondays and during the low season also on weekdays (see opening hours, please select month there).
Museums
- 1 Zaans Museum, 1509 AW Zaandam, Schansend 7. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6810000, Fax: 31 (0)75 6176980, Email: [email protected]. The museum shows the rich industrial past of the Zaanstreck as well as the culture and history of the Zaankanters (residents) through painted furniture, costumes, everyday objects, models, photos and films. The Verkade Pavilion, which opened in 2009, tells the story of the girl Verkade, who makes cookies and chocolate in a factory. In 2011 the cooperage was added as the newest attraction (only open April to October 1: 00-5: 00 pm).Open: daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 25.12.-1.1. closed.Price: Adults € 9, reduced € 7.50, children € 5, Museum card and I am Amsterdam Pas free of charge.
- Attention: The Czaar Peterhuisje (the Russian Tsar Peter the Great lived here in 1697 while he was learning to be a carpenter) is a branch of the museum, but is located in the center of Zaandam, Krimp 23 about 6km away.
- 2 Bakkerijmuseum "In de Gecroonde Duyvekater" (Bakery museum "To the crowned bun"), 1509 BT Zaandam, line maker pad 4. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6173522. The house, which dates from 1658, is from the Hazepad in Zaandijk (moved in 1970) and is in the style of the 19th century. furnished bakery with marble floor and even with an oven from that time. The name of the museum comes from a regional sweet mare that is still baked in the area to this day. It is sold in the museum shop, and there are also other Dutch delicacies there.Open: Mon closed, Tue-Sun 10 am-5pm.Price: adults € 1, children € 0.50.
- 3 Albert Heijn Museumwinkel (Albert Heijn museum shop), 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 5. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6169619, Email: [email protected]. The museum shop (1829, originally from Zaandam) is located in the front of the two buildings and an apartment (originally from Westzaan) in the back. The interior of the grocery store is a reconstruction of Albert Heijn's first store from 1887 in Oostzaan.Open: Mon closed, Tue-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., lunch break from 1 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.Price: Admission is free.
- 4 Zaan's Uurwerk Museum (Dutch Clockwork Museum), 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 3. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6179769, Fax: 31 (0)75 6157786, Email: [email protected]. In the picturesque weaver's house from the 17th century. (originally located in Assendelft) the museum shows the history of Dutch clocks from the earliest tower clocks up to the 20th century, with Dutch clocks from their heyday in the 18th century in between. It always refers to Dutch history, science and technology as well as to personalities who made or used watches. As many watch models as possible are kept functional and presented as such. See also that virtual museum.Open: April to October: Mon-Sun 11 am-5pm, otherwise only open on Sundays.Price: adults € 8, reduced € 6, children € 6 / € 4, museum card and I am Amsterdam Pas free of charge.
Craft & Products
- 1 Wooden shoe workshop, 1509 AZ Zaandam, Kraaiennest 4. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6177121, Fax: (0)75 6313476, Email: [email protected]. The traditional Klompen are made in the former warehouse "De Vrede" from Westzaan (18th century). Wooden shoes were much more durable and therefore cheaper than leather shoes in the swampy country. The building also contains a small lump museum and the large souvenir shop, there are regular demonstrations of how the wooden shoes are made.Open: every day.
- 2 De Saense Lelie (Delft Blue pottery, souvenirs and gifts), 1509 BT Zaandam, line maker pad 7. Tel.: 31 75 6354622, Fax: 31 75 6315867, Email: [email protected]. "De Saense Lelie" is located in the "De Lely" grain warehouse, which originally stood in Westzaan (1789). In addition to pottery for Delft blue, under this roof there is a goldsmith and diamond cutter (both do demonstrations), an oil painter von der Zaan and a painter of Assendelft folk art painting. At the pottery, you can also have your custom-made products painted.Open: daily 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 3 Kaasboerderij De Catharina Hoeve (Dairy on the Catherinahof), 1509 BT Zaandam, line maker pad 5. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6215820. "De Catherinahoeve" is a replica of an Oostzaan farm that came to Zaanse Schans in the late 1980s. The farm is set up as a cheese dairy, regular presentations in several languages. In addition to Gouda and Edam cheese, sheep and goat cheese are also produced and sold, and there is a small snack corner.Open: daily 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- 4 Het Jagershuis, 1509 BT Zaandam, line maker pad 3. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6168886. Oldest house (1623) on the Zaanse Schans, it was originally on the Jagerspad in Zaandam. The old stained glass windows come from a church in Westzaan. Today the house is used as an antique shop "Antiek & Curiosa".Open: Tue-Fri 1: 30-6: 00 p.m., Sat & Sun from 9:30 a.m.
- 5 De Harenmakerij, 1509 AZ Zaandam, Zonnewijzerspad 1-2. Were here hair made of horse hair, which were essential for pressing the seeds in oil production. Residential house (1743).Open: daily 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- 6 De Tinkoepel Tinnegieterij VOF (Pewter foundry), 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 1. Tel.: 31 75 6176204, Fax: 31 75 6162263. The family business "De Tinkoepel" is located in a historic Theekoepel, Sale of handmade pewter objects, daily demonstrations. "Tea domes" were popular meeting places in elegant country houses from the Baroque period to enjoy afternoon tea. They were preferably by the water so that one could look at the river while they were there. The specimen on the Zaanse Schans comes from the Rococo and was made in 1967 moved here.Open: daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- 7 Shipyard, 1509 BT Zaandam, De Kwakels. Originally the shed of a shipyard in Zaandam (late 18th century). Today the barges that are used on the Zaanse Schans are repaired here. There is also a small souvenir shop "Captains Hut".
Mills
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The Mills on the Zaan were the first industrial plants: The wind power could drive crankshafts, which in turn drove machines. Due to the proximity to the trading center in Amsterdam and the relatively easy transport via the waterways, up to 600 mills were concentrated in the entire Zaanstreck. Only with the invention of the steam engine did the mills lose their industrial importance. 13 of the old mills still exist, the following of which are in Zaanse Schans.
On the Kalverringdijk on the east bank of the Zaan there are the following windmills from south to north:
- 5 "De Huisman" spice mill, 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 23. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6148901, Email: [email protected]. De Huisman, a tobacco mill that has existed in Zaandam since 1786 and the neighboring one Indie’s Welvaren were two mills on the blue path. Both had to be relocated for the expansion of Zaandam. The exterior of the De Huisman and the interior including the grinder of the Indie’s Welvaren were put together on the warehouse "De Haan" on Kalverringdijk (1955). A modern installation was installed in the warehouse Mustard production built in, which is why it was initially Mustard mill "De Huisman" was called. In 2007 the production of mustard was relocated and it was discovered during the move that the warehouse was in a rather dilapidated state. In 2010/11 the mill was therefore removed from the warehouse, put into storage, the warehouse restored and then the mill, which was equipped with a new spice grinder, was put back on. Since September 2011 the wings have been turning again and the products are from Specerijenmagazijn Indie's Welvaren sold.Open: Wed-Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 6 Sawmill "De Gecroonde Poelenburg" (Paltrok type), 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 27. Tel.: 31 75 6213906, Email: [email protected]. This sawmill was built in Koog aan de Zaan in 1869. In 1904 she had to leave the field because of the construction of a railway line. It moved to eastern Zaandam, where it was dismantled again in 1963 and brought to the Zaanse Schans. The mill was restored in 2005 and has been shining bright green again since then.Open: Every 2nd Saturday from April to September from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Price: adults € 3.50, children € 2.
- 7 "De Kat" paint mill, 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 29. Tel.: 31 75 6210477, Fax: 31 75 6570550, Email: [email protected]. The only preserved paint mill in the world. Chalk and pigments are ground to color with two pairs of millstones.Open: Mon closed, April to October Tue-Sun 9:30 am-4:30pm, in July / August open every day.Price: adults € 3.50, children € 2.
- 8 Oil mill "De Zoeker", 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 31. Tel.: 31 75 6287942, Email: [email protected]. "De Zoeker" had stood a little west of Zaandijk since 1676, until it was lifted over the overhead line of the Zaandam - Uitgeest railway line in August 1968 with a spectacular move and rebuilt on Kalverringdijk. The mill operates every day in summer.Open: closed on Saturdays, from March to mid-October open Sun-Fri from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Price: adults € 3.50, children € 2.
- 9 Sawmill "Het Jonge Schaap", 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 31a. Tel.: 31 75 6401377, Email: [email protected]. This gallery Dutch was rebuilt between 2005 and 2007 according to the original plans of a mill from 1680, which was demolished in 1942.Open:, Mon-Sun from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,.Price: adults € 5.00, children € 2.50.
- 10 former oil mill "De Os", 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 33-35. Since the beginning of the 17th century there is an oil mill at this point. When a new owner fitted the mill with a motor in 1916, "De Os" was rebuilt and the blades and cap were removed. The shed has been inhabited since the sixties. In the 1990s, better times came for the oil mill. The mill stump was returned to its original condition, an original oil press is located in the hull. Actually only the gallery, wings and cap are missing to turn "De Os" into a "real" mill again.
- 11 "Het Klaverblad" sawmill, 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 37. Small coker sawmill that was rebuilt on this site between 2000 and 2005.Open: first Saturday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 12 Oil mill "De Bonte Hen", 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 39. Tel.: 31 75 6217452, Email: [email protected]. Oil mill built on this site around 1693. Large parts of the mill were demolished in 1926. Sixty years later it was restored and put back into service.Open: Saturdays 10 am-4pm.Price: adults € 3.50, children € 2.
The following mills are distributed over the Zaanse Schans site:
- 13 De HadelCoker / pasture mill "De Hadel" Line maker pad. It is used to keep the water in the trenches of the Zaanse Schans at the right level and fresh.
- 14 De WindhonGrinding mill "De Windhond" De Kwakels. In this little mill it was Biksteen made for sharpening knives.
- 15 Het Zwarte KalfPasture mill "Het Zwarte Kalf" former polder mill.
- 16 Kaatmolen"Kaatmolen" pasture mill Kalverringdijk at No. 29. Polder Mill.
In Zaandijk there are still:
- 17 De Ooievaar a former oil mill, not accessible to visitors
- 18 Oliemolen "Het Pink" (Oil mill)
- 19 De Bleeke Dood, 1509 BT Zaandam, Lagedijk 28. Tel.: 31 75 6285602, Email: [email protected]. Flour mill.Open: Fri 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., every second Saturday from April to September from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- 20 Molenmuseum (Mill Museum), 1541 LP Koog aan de Zaan, Museumlaan 18. Tel.: 31 75 6288968, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon closed, Tue-Fri from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat / Sun 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
other structures
- The house of "Miss Abbestel" Kalverringdijk 10. Merchant's house (18th century).
- "Vanouds het Noorderhuis" Kalverringdijk 17. Merchant's house from around 1650, neck and bell gable on both the street and the Zaan. Large Empire State Room
- Merchant's house d'Mol Kalverringdijk 19. Richly decorated merchant's house from 1795. It was originally in Zaandijk.
- Gallery "Aan 't Glop" Kalverringdijk 21st front house (17th century) with air house (18th century)
activities
Boat trips
The Zaanstreek has its special charm from the water. From April to September there are tours on the Zaan, which not only offer a beautiful view of the Zaanse Schans, but also of the Gortershoek district opposite.
hike
2 Schanzsichtpad The actual ski jump can be explored on foot on the "Schanzsichtpad". It is located north of the village and offers a beaten path with small bridges over several drainage ditches (sturdy footwear is recommended because of marshy terrain. It goes past the former mill "Het swarte Kalf" to the north of the Kalverpolders. Then you can walk along the Zaan Walk back and admire the mills there, the first is the oil mill "De Bonte Hen". The path is closed from March 15th to June 15th due to the breeding birds, dogs are generally not allowed. Please do not leave the paths and observe nature conservation.
The is just behind the oil mill 2 Voetveer Zaandijk Voetveer Zaandijk ferry station, which brings pedestrians to the other side to Gerrit Jan Honigsluis in Zaandijk from May to September from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There, too, it is worth walking back along the river to Julianabrug, there are always nice views of the mills.
To go biking
There is a bike rental service on the premises. Easy tours along the Zaan and through Oud Zaandijk are signposted. Also recommendable Zaanse Schans Cycle Route - 52 or 39 km
shop
The respective products can also be bought in almost every craft shop or production company. Additionally there are:
- 1 De Vrede (Souvenir shop), 1544 Zaandijk, Kraaienest 3. Tel.: 31 (0)75-6157680. The "Vrede" warehouse was built between 1721 and 1731 as a grain and seed warehouse and was located in East Zaandam. In 1992 it was brought to the Zaanse Schans. The warehouse now houses a large and well-stocked souvenir shop. Both the usual Dutch souvenirs are offered as well as the exclusive one Dolphin blue the "Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles" (Anno 1653) and pottery from Makkum of the famous factories of Tichelaar (Anno 1594). Renowned international gifts such as Hummel figurines, Lilliput Lane houses and Swarovski Silver Crystal are also available. Jewelry from NominatioN is new to the range.Open: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
- 2 Zaanse Schan's photography, 1544 Zaandijk, Kraaienest 1-2. Tel.: 31 (0)75-6179517. Zaanse Schan's photograph is in part of the "De Bezem" mill shed. This shed once stood at the "De Bezem" oil mill (1682) in Wormerveer. In 1976 it moved to the Zaanse Schans. The mill itself was demolished in 1896. When entering the site, a non-binding photo is taken of each visitor, which can later be viewed here and possibly purchased.Open: daily 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
kitchen
- 1 Museum Café Zaans Museum, 1509 AW Zaandam, Schansend 7 (in the Zaans Museum). Tel.: 31 75 6810000, Fax: 31 75 6176980.
- 2 De Kraai restaurant (Pancake restaurant), 1509 AX Zaandam, Kraaienpad 1. Tel.: 31 75 6156403, Fax: 31 75 6165418, Email: [email protected]. The restaurant "De Kraai" is housed in an original former grain store from Wormerveer from the 18th century. The building has been on the Zaanse Schans since 1976. Old Dutch furnished hall with 200 seats. In the restaurant or on the terrace you can enjoy the specialty of "De Kraai": Dutch pancakes with a diameter of 29 cm. Various sandwiches, salads, soups and coffee or tea with different types of pastries are also available here.Open: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
- 3 De Hoop Op d'Swarte Walvis, 1509 BT Zaandam, Kalverringdijk 15. Tel.: 31 (0)75 6165629, Fax: 31 (0)75 6162476, Email: [email protected]. An orphanage from Westzaan (from 1716), a merchant's house (from the 19th century) and a warehouse (formerly equipment for whalers) were merged into a new building on the Zaanse Schans. Together they surround the tree-rich terrace on the water with a view of ships, mills and the famous Gortershoek. The restaurant has an à la carte section and rooms for small and large groups (commanders' room, rainbow room and orphan master's room). "Koffie met gebak" for € 8.50, 3-course menu around € 40.Open: Closed on Mondays, Tue-Sun 11 am-10pm.
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
- Zaanse Schans information office, 1509 AW Zaandam, Schansend 7 (in the Zaans Museum). Tel.: 31 (0)75 6810000, Fax: 31 (0)75 6176980, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
trips
Other places in the regions Zaanstreek or Waterland as well as after Amsterdam.
literature
Web links
- http://www.zaanseschans.nl/ - Official website of Zaanse Schans
