Zaanse Schans Travel Guide
Zaandam
Visit Zaanse Schans
Popular places to visit
Czar Peter House
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Czar Peter House during your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Zaans Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Zaans Museum during your travels in Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Jisper House Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jisper House Museum during your trip to Zaandam. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.
World of Windmills
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World of Windmills during your travels in Zaandam. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Zaantheater
You can enjoy a show at Zaantheater on your trip to Zaandam. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Monet Atelier in Zaandam
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monet Atelier in Zaandam during your trip to Zaandam. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket
Giethoorn Guided DayTrip from Amsterdam
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
Top hotels in Zaanse Schans
citizenM Schiphol Airport
Excellent experience as always!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Everything was excellent! super close to the metro
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Staff mostly fantastic. Any issues were sorted out swiftly. Room wasn’t cleaned for the entirety of our stay.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
Housekeeping was incredible! Front desk staff awesome!! Restaurant and breakfast perfect. Only complaint would be the street noise is real….
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
citizenM Amsterdam South
My flight was canceled and I needed a place to stay last minute around midnight. This worked out perfectly with easy airport connections. Check-in and check-out were very fast and easy. Clean room, extremely comfortable bed, and a nice dark room for sleeping.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
ibis Amsterdam Centre
Excellent staff, clean room and great breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
