Zaanse Schans Zaanse Schans, Schansend 7 1509 AW Zaandam, Netherlands

The Zaanse Schans is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. Stroll past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh bread, or take a look at the warehouse where clogs are made. You should be sure not to miss the cheese factory, pewter foundry and the various windmills. The Zaanse Schans is a unique part of the Netherlands, full of wooden houses, mills, barns and workshops. Make a cycling or sailing trip, browse the shops or treat yourself at the pancake restaurant. A day out at the Zaanse Schans in North Holland is fun and educational.

• .There are dogs allowed at the Zaanse Schans, provided they are leashed.
• It is forbidden to make videos or take photos at the Zaanse Schans for commercial purposes. Photographers and film crews are kindly requested to send an application to communicatie@dezaanseschans.nl.
• The Zaanse Schans has its own car park for visitors. A day tickets costs €10,- and €18,- for coaches.
• Public toilets are located at the main entrance and next to the bike rental office at the Kalverringdijk. The disabled toilet is located at the main entrance.
• The Zaanse Schans gives a picture of the Zaanstreek in the 17th and 18th centuries. This means – unfortunately –  that the accessibility is limited to wheelchair users, because all is based on another era. Zaanse Schans however, offers accessible bridges and disabled toilets. These are found in brasserie de Bezem and het Zaans Museum.
• Special parking spaces are available and you can book a wheelchair from the Zaans Museum. The Jonge Schaap is the only wheelchair-friendly windmill.