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 theatre scene 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 art galleries 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.
Monet Atelier in Zaandam
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monet Atelier in Zaandam during your trip to Zaandam. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Zaantheater
You can enjoy a show at Zaantheater on your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

Anne Frank's Story - Guided Walking Tour through Amsterdam

Giethoorn, Afsluitdijk, Zaanse Schans Day Tour Incl Hotel Pick Up

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour
Top hotels in Zaanse Schans

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Convenient and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Very nice staff. Standard Nice Hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Excellent place to stay if you have an early flight the next day. Good breakfast, free shuttle to the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Room Mate Aitana, Amsterdam
The hotel is amazing, the staff super helpful, but the location is a 10-15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station, so if you're carrying your luggage, it's not easy.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Breakfast selections varied and fresh. My initial few days that I booked separately from a tour group I would later join were fine: comfortable room with a king size bed, on the 5th floor and quiet. Once I joined the tour group the hotel moved me to a room on the 2nd floor : small, dark with 2 twin ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Rho Hotel
Clean room , staff helpful and friendly , air conditioning kept the room at a comfortable temperature
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

