Visitor Information
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk is situated in the reception area of the Zaans Museum and is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The Zaanse Schans is open daily throughout the year. There is no entrance fee, however some of the attractions charge an admission fee.
During the winter months some of the attractions are only opened in the weekends. For further information please contact the Zaanse Schans Information Desk or the opening hours on the website.
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk
Zaans Museum
Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam
Tel +31 (0)75 681 00 00
Fax +31 (0)75 617 69 80
E-mail: info@zaanseschans-museum.nl
How to get there
Just 10 miles northwest of Amsterdam the Zaanse Schans is easily accessible by car, train or bus.
(take a look at Transport around Amsterdam)
JULIANABRUG closed from 30 jan. till 30 april
Due to maintenance on both gas- and watermains will the Julianabridge be closed for coaches/busses and heavy traffic. This traffic will be guided, by means of numbered diversion-signs, on a alternative route.
By car
From Amsterdam
Via the A10 Amsterdam ring direction Zaanstad. Take A8 and then A7 direction Purmerend. Take the exit Zaanse Schans and follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans. Turn right at the roundabout for the car park.
From Alkmaar
A9 direction Zaanstad. Take exit N203 direction Wormerveer/Zaandam. From here follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans.
Location on Google Maps >
By train
Only four stops (20 minutes) by train from Amsterdam Central Station. Take the stop train direction Alkmaar to Koog-Zaandijk. From the station simply follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans. It is ten minute walk from the station.
By bus
From Amsterdam
There is an excellent bus service operating from Amsterdam Central Station direct to the Zaanse Schans. Bus 91 leaves Amsterdam Central Station twice hourly and stops at the St. Michael College next to the Zaans Museum and Zaanse Schans.
From Zaandam
Busses run from Zaandam Station to the Zaanse Schans every hour. Take bus 89 direction Wormerveer to Koog aan de Zaan. The bus stop is situated at windmill De Bleeke Dood.
Zaanhopper Hop on Hop off Ferry
Sailing is one of the best ways to discover the Zaanse Schans. The ferry service Zaanhopper sails its traditional ferry boat alongside the Industrial- and Cultural heritage on the banks of the River Zaan.
1th May untill October 2010 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For timeschedule and more information: www.zaanhopper.nl
Parking
There is adequate parking at the Zaanse Schans. The parking fees are used to help maintain the historic buildings. Parking fees:
1st half hour 1.00
Day rate cars 7.00
Busses and coaches 11.00
Attractions at the Zaanse Schans
Windmills
There were once more than a thousand windmills situated alongside the Zaan, six of which can now be found at the Zaanse Schans: two oil mills, a mustard mill, a paint mill and two saw mills. A visit to a working industrial mill will be an unforgettable experience.
Museums
The Zaanse Schans has a varied selection of interesting museums. Information about opening hours is available at the Zaanse Schans Information Desk in the Zaans Museum.
Other museums in the immediate area include the Honig Breethuis in Zaandijk, the Windmill Museum in Koog aan de Zaan and the Tsar Peter House in Zaandam.
Traditional Crafts and Shops
A number of fascinating traditional Dutch crafts are practised at the Zaanse Schans. There are demonstrations of clog-making, Delftware painting, pewter-casting and cheese-making. Shops selling textiles, pottery, cheese, mustard, clogs, postcards and many other items are situated in a variety of historic Zaanse warehouses and barns.
Restaurants, Brasserie and MuseumCafe
Why not combine your visit to the Zaanse Schans with lunch or dinner in 'De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis restaurant? Or try De Kraai restaurant for a light lunch or pancakes. The Museumcaf� in the Zaans Museum offers not only refreshments but also wonderful views over the magnificent Kalverpolder and the windmills along the Zaan.
River Cruises
Boat tickets are available at the Zaanse Schans Information Centre or at the ship owners company.
Information of the region Zaanstreek
There is more to discover. Visit www.ontdekdezaanstreek.nu for a review of other activities in the region.
Facilities for the disabled
Most of the attractions at the Zaanse Schans are suitable for wheelchairs and have ramps provided for accessibility. Windmill the Jonge Schaap and the Zaans Museum has toilet facilities for the disabled. Wheelchairs are obtainable at the Zaanse Schans Information Centre and can be reserved.
Facilities for families with young children
The Zaanse Schans offers facilities for families with young children. There is a baby cleaning facility in the Zaans Museum.
Photography and filming
Permission has to be obtained for any professional or commercial filming or photography work undertaken at the Zaanse Schans. For more information please contact the Zaanse Schans Information Centre or contact Saskia Bax, PR & Communication: s.bax@zaanseschans-museum.nl.
Toilets, Lost and Found, Lockers
There are two blocks of public toilets available at the Zaanse Schans. Cost 0,50 per visit. Facilities for the disabled and small babies can be found at the Zaanse Schans Information Desk in the Zaans Museum. They take care of any items lost or found at the Zaanse Schans. There is also a cloakroom for visitors and lockers for valuable belongings.
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk is situated in the reception area of the Zaans Museum and is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The Zaanse Schans is open daily throughout the year. There is no entrance fee, however some of the attractions charge an admission fee.
During the winter months some of the attractions are only opened in the weekends. For further information please contact the Zaanse Schans Information Desk or the opening hours on the website.
The Zaanse Schans Information Desk
Zaans Museum
Schansend 7, 1509 AW Zaandam
Tel +31 (0)75 681 00 00
Fax +31 (0)75 617 69 80
E-mail: info@zaanseschans-museum.nl
How to get there
Just 10 miles northwest of Amsterdam the Zaanse Schans is easily accessible by car, train or bus.
(take a look at Transport around Amsterdam)
JULIANABRUG closed from 30 jan. till 30 april
Due to maintenance on both gas- and watermains will the Julianabridge be closed for coaches/busses and heavy traffic. This traffic will be guided, by means of numbered diversion-signs, on a alternative route.
By car
From Amsterdam
Via the A10 Amsterdam ring direction Zaanstad. Take A8 and then A7 direction Purmerend. Take the exit Zaanse Schans and follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans. Turn right at the roundabout for the car park.
From Alkmaar
A9 direction Zaanstad. Take exit N203 direction Wormerveer/Zaandam. From here follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans.
Location on Google Maps >
By train
Only four stops (20 minutes) by train from Amsterdam Central Station. Take the stop train direction Alkmaar to Koog-Zaandijk. From the station simply follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans. It is ten minute walk from the station.
By bus
From Amsterdam
There is an excellent bus service operating from Amsterdam Central Station direct to the Zaanse Schans. Bus 91 leaves Amsterdam Central Station twice hourly and stops at the St. Michael College next to the Zaans Museum and Zaanse Schans.
From Zaandam
Busses run from Zaandam Station to the Zaanse Schans every hour. Take bus 89 direction Wormerveer to Koog aan de Zaan. The bus stop is situated at windmill De Bleeke Dood.
Zaanhopper Hop on Hop off Ferry
Sailing is one of the best ways to discover the Zaanse Schans. The ferry service Zaanhopper sails its traditional ferry boat alongside the Industrial- and Cultural heritage on the banks of the River Zaan.
1th May untill October 2010 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For timeschedule and more information: www.zaanhopper.nl
Parking
There is adequate parking at the Zaanse Schans. The parking fees are used to help maintain the historic buildings. Parking fees:
1st half hour 1.00
Day rate cars 7.00
Busses and coaches 11.00
Attractions at the Zaanse Schans
Windmills
There were once more than a thousand windmills situated alongside the Zaan, six of which can now be found at the Zaanse Schans: two oil mills, a mustard mill, a paint mill and two saw mills. A visit to a working industrial mill will be an unforgettable experience.
Museums
The Zaanse Schans has a varied selection of interesting museums. Information about opening hours is available at the Zaanse Schans Information Desk in the Zaans Museum.
Other museums in the immediate area include the Honig Breethuis in Zaandijk, the Windmill Museum in Koog aan de Zaan and the Tsar Peter House in Zaandam.
Traditional Crafts and Shops
A number of fascinating traditional Dutch crafts are practised at the Zaanse Schans. There are demonstrations of clog-making, Delftware painting, pewter-casting and cheese-making. Shops selling textiles, pottery, cheese, mustard, clogs, postcards and many other items are situated in a variety of historic Zaanse warehouses and barns.
Restaurants, Brasserie and MuseumCafe
Why not combine your visit to the Zaanse Schans with lunch or dinner in 'De Hoop op d'Swarte Walvis restaurant? Or try De Kraai restaurant for a light lunch or pancakes. The Museumcaf� in the Zaans Museum offers not only refreshments but also wonderful views over the magnificent Kalverpolder and the windmills along the Zaan.
River Cruises
Boat tickets are available at the Zaanse Schans Information Centre or at the ship owners company.
Information of the region Zaanstreek
There is more to discover. Visit www.ontdekdezaanstreek.nu for a review of other activities in the region.
Facilities for the disabled
Most of the attractions at the Zaanse Schans are suitable for wheelchairs and have ramps provided for accessibility. Windmill the Jonge Schaap and the Zaans Museum has toilet facilities for the disabled. Wheelchairs are obtainable at the Zaanse Schans Information Centre and can be reserved.
Facilities for families with young children
The Zaanse Schans offers facilities for families with young children. There is a baby cleaning facility in the Zaans Museum.
Photography and filming
Permission has to be obtained for any professional or commercial filming or photography work undertaken at the Zaanse Schans. For more information please contact the Zaanse Schans Information Centre or contact Saskia Bax, PR & Communication: s.bax@zaanseschans-museum.nl.
Toilets, Lost and Found, Lockers
There are two blocks of public toilets available at the Zaanse Schans. Cost 0,50 per visit. Facilities for the disabled and small babies can be found at the Zaanse Schans Information Desk in the Zaans Museum. They take care of any items lost or found at the Zaanse Schans. There is also a cloakroom for visitors and lockers for valuable belongings.
