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Zaanse Schans : Windmills , Clogs, Cheese & Museums!

Zaanse Schans is a little village located along the Zaan River. In the past, this river had thousands of windmills producing spices and mills such as saw, oil and dye. However, due to urbanisation, many of the windmills were relocated. To save the tradition (and the windmills) some locals came together and preserved what was left. Today, there are still working windmills on the banks of the Zaan River. Together with clogs shops, cheese shops and museums, Zaanse Schans has today become a huge tourist attraction in and around Amsterdam.

Things to do and Attractions at Zaanse Schans

There are so many things to do and attractions at Zaanse. Here are some of the things that you must visit here.

Traditional Windmills @ Zaanse Schans

What is a visit to the Netherlands without taking some pictures of traditional windmills? Indeed, Holland is famous for its windmills and here, there are still working windmills that produce spices and saw!

Spices available for sale inside the windmill at Zaanse Schans

The following video shows the insides of the windmill and how the wind energy is converted to mechanical energy that grinds the spices.

Windmill Mechanism

Wooden Shoe Workshop

Besides the famous windmills, you can also visit the clogs shop or the wooden shoe workshop!

Here you can have a short lesson on the history of clogs in the Netherlands as well as all around the world! Thereafter, there’s a clogs making demonstration as well. (Check out timings of demonstration with shop keeper)

Wooden Shoe Making Demonstration

After the demonstration, you can take your pick at the numerous clogs that are available for sale!

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Other Attractions at Zaanse Schans

There are also other attractions such as the Zaan Museum, Cheese Making Shop (aka Cheese Farm), Dutch Clock Museum as well as the oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands!

Dont forget to take time to enjoy the picturesque views around the area as well!

How to get to Zaanse Schans

We have created a post on How to get to Zaanse Schans here. However, just to give you a quick direction. You can either hop on the train from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Koog Zaandijk station OR take the bus 391 from Amsterdam Central which stops right at the Zaan Museum.

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Clogs & Wooden Shoes Making Demonstration @ Zaanse Schans!

One of the things you can do at Zaanse Schans is to see the clogs making demonstration! Inside the clogs shop, you will first enter into a small corridor that shows the history of wooden shoes in the Netherlands as well as the use of clogs worldwide!

Working Clogs used in the past Zaanse Schans

History of Clogs in the Netherlands

According to tradition, bridegrooms will make clogs THEMSELVES for their brides! Hope thats not the tradition today, quite xiong (tough) for the bridegrooms.

Clogs Making Demonstration

Passing through the history of clogs, you will arrive at a clogs demonstration station. Here, the shopkeeper will demonstrate how a pair of clogs are cut out of pieces of soft wood. At the end of this demonstration, the shop keeper blew into the clogs and water came out of it – showing that the clogs were still moist after being cut out from the soft wood!

Clogs maker wearing the clogs Zaanse Schans

Wooden Shoe Making Demonstration

So many Clogs to Choose From!

Next to the demonstration area, there are rows of clogs for you to see and try out! There are so many different designs that we were spoilt for choice!

If real wooden shoes are not your thing, you may choose to get a small key chains or some magnets as souvenirs as well!

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How to get to Zaanse Schans , The Netherlands

Many have been asking us “How to get to Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands?” To skip all the frustration of searching online, we decided to put up a post just to detail the way to Zaanse Schans Holland!

To enjoy this fantastic view of old traditional windmills (that are still working today!) at Zaanse Schans, follow these directions

Travelling by train to Zaanse Schans

If you are travelling by train to Zaanse Schans, it is relatively simple. From the Amsterdam Centraal Station, take the train direction Alkmaar and stop at station Koog Zaandijk. The ride will take you about 20 minutes. Along the way, you will see some modern windmills…

Upon arriving at Koog Zaandijk Station, you will see this picture

Picture of Zaanse Schans at Koog Zaandijk Station

And you know that you have arrived at the correct station. Dont hurry to get the information pamphlet from the cafe at the station because you have to purchase something from them before it is given to you. No worries, there is actually a free pamphlet dispensing machine right outside the station. Look for this free pamphlet dispenser for tourists to Zaanse Schans…

Free Information Pamphlet at Koog Zaandijk Station

Pull on its handle and a free tourist information pamphlet will be dispensed to you. The information pamphlet details the interesting things to do there as well as a map of the area. If you have a look at the map provided, you are actually just a short walk from Zaanse Schans.

Follow the smell of the cocoa (there is a famous Zaanse Cocoa processing factory), cross the bridge (you are at where the train icon is) and you will arrive at Zaanse Schans!

Zaanse Schans by Bus

If you prefer to travel to Zaanse Schans by bus (which may be slightly longer), bus 391 leaves Amsterdam Central Station twice every hour and arrives at the Zaans Museum.

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Oldest Albert Heijn (Supermarket Chain) In the Netherlands : Since 1887!

The oldest Albert Heijn is found in Zaanse Schans. Albert Heijn is a supermarket chain in the Netherlands and wherever you go in the Netherlands, you will be able to find a Albert Heijn in the vicinity. It is easily distinguished by its logo of small letters ah.

Oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands since 1887

Opened in 1887, this Albert Heijn started out as a small grocery store. Today, it is a museum with artificial displays. Inside this Albert Heijn at Zaanse Schans, you will be able to find a coffee exposition. Little did we know that Albert Heijn is actually quite famous for its coffee. Also, you get to enjoy a cuppa for a low sum of 1 Euro!

Coffee Exposition at Albert Heijn Zaanse Schans

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Zaanse Schans Holland : Eurotrip Day 8!

Zaanse Schans is a windmill village where you can see traditional windmills just a short ride from Amsterdam Central Station. In the past, there were many windmills along this bank but because of industrialisation, many windmills wound up and left. There was subsequently a movement to preserve these traditional windmills and today there are still 6 windmills that are working. Of these, only the spice mill is free. Entry for the paint mill and oil mill costs 3Euro. This post will detail our day trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans!

We have done up a separate post on how to get to Zaanse Schans. On the way there, we had a kiwi orange juice and chocolate waffle for 1Euro each!

Kiwi Orange and Chocolate Waffle for breakfast

Before we get to see the old traditional windmills of Zaanse Schans, we were thrilled to be greeted by the modern windmills in Holland!

We arrived at the Koog Zaandijk Station and we saw this sign that told us that we were at the right place…

Outside the station, we got a brochure from a machine that looks like this

The walk from the train station to Zaanse Schans is about 10 minutes. Along the way, the air is filled with the smell of cocoa! We realised that there’s a ADM Cocoa Factory @ Zaanse Schans!

Before long, we saw our very first windmill…

First windmill we saw along the way at Zaase Schans

We then crossed a bridge spanning the Zaan River before reaching Zaanse Schans. This video shows the splendid view at Zaanse Schans as seen from the bridge (notice the smoking chimney, it’s ADM Cocoa!)

Zaanse Schans – Windmills and Great Views!

We were then greeted by the welcome sign

As we entered the village, we immediately felt that we were transported back in time. Back to a more laid back era, a time where things were much slower, more peaceful and serene. All the views suddenly became picturesque…

Splendid Views at Zaanse Schans

Amazing views at Zaanse Schans!

We then noticed a huge yellow thingy from afar and we walked towards it. As it turned out, we arrived at the Wooden Shoe Workshop @ Zaanse Schans!

As we entered the workshop, we were greeted by displays of clogs from all around the world, clogs past and present as well as intricate clogs made by grooms for their brides!

We happened to enter the workshop at the same time as a group of tourists from Hongkong. Hence, there was a clog making demonstration that we sat in to watch…

Clog Making Demonstration @ Zaanse Schans

After the demonstration, we browsed through the mesmorising array of clogs on display!

We also visited the cheese farm and also tried some cheese…

After making our way past the village at Zaanse Schans, we finally reached the traditional windmills!

Zaanse Schans Windmills

Inside the spice windmill, the spices were indeed cheaper (well at least when compared to the prices we know). There were also many different spices to choose from as well!

Before long, we came upon the view that we came here for…

Isnt this view just breathtaking? We also passed by the colour pigment, timber and oil windmills. Only the spice windmill is free entry, the other windmills costs 3Euro for entry…

3Euro Entry fee to the Colour Pigment Windmill

Before we left, we entered the oldest Albert Heijn in the Netherlands @ Zaanse Schans and had a cuppa there…

You can also grab some souvenirs at the souvenir shop!

Cosy Miffy Display @ Souvenir Shop Zaanse Schans

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All in all, this day trip to Zaanse Schans was SUPER WORTH IT! Do check out our other post on things to do in Zaanse Schans for an overview of what to do there. If you are in Amsterdam, we strongly recommend this trip to see what the Netherlands is famous for and to experience the laid back village life @ Zaanse Schans!

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