Zaanse Schans Card

Come and explore the picturesque heritage village of Zaanse Schans.

Explore Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam using a Zaanse Schans Card with Go City®

• Admission to the Zaanse Museum, the Zaanse Time Museum, and Weaver's House and Cooperage
• Enjoy a 30% discount to Honig Breethuis and a 10% discount on souvenirs and catering
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in Amsterdam, so don't forget to check them out

Witness the sweeping landscapes that home the traditional windmills, appreciate the old wooden houses, workshops and shops. It's free to enter the site however with the Zaanse Schans card you can get a lot more for your money, it is great fun for the whole family and is an educational experience where you can learn about the history and origin of this beautiful residential area. A Zaanse Schans Card is perfect if you want to view as much of the place as possible.

A Journey into the Past at Zaanse Schans

When you visit Zaanse Schans, it's like stepping back into an old Dutch painting. You can see windmills turning slowly against the sky, with the River Zaan in the background. You'll find folks making cheese and wooden shoes, just like they did hundreds of years ago. It's a place that's peaceful, where you can hear birds singing and smell fresh tulips.

Unique Buildings of Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is also home to some pretty unique buildings. The wooden houses, painted in bright greens and whites, show what houses looked like in the past. Inside, they're filled with heirloom furniture and personal family treasures. The windmills, tall and proud against the sky, are a big part of the story too. They were used for everything from grinding spices to making paint. They show how clever the Dutch were, and still are, when it comes to using wind and water.

Highlights

• Windmills
• Museums
• Handicrafts
• Walking routes
• Boat tours
• Shops