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Zaans welcome
Come and marvel at what the Zaanstreek has to offer.
Curious to learn about the stories behind the famous Golden Age? Wondering about the stay of Tsar Peter the Great or that of the famous painter Claude Monet in Zaandam? Then please come and wander through the Zaanstreek and marvel at all the Zaantreek has to offer.
Explore the Zaanstreek
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Boots
Boots
Views of protected villages, vistas, heritage, water and greenery: you will discover more of the Zaanstreek on foot.
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Bikes
Bikes
Plenty of greenery and water, picturesque village centres and impressive heritage: it’s beautiful cycling in the Zaanstreek.
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Boats
Boats
Industrial buildings and quaint wooden houses on the banks of the Zaan river. Discover the Zaanstreek from the water.
Zaans stories
The Zaanstreek is known for its rich history. The region is home to the oldest industrial area in Europe, was the ‘Larder of the Netherlands’ and is a source of inspiration for painters.
Let some of the best stories about the Zaanstreek inspire you!
To the stories
Accessibility
By boat, train or car: the Zaanstreek is closer than you think!
We've summed up the different ways to visit the area for you.
The must sees locals recommend
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Inntel hotel
Inntel hotel
Images of this stack of Zaan cottages are shared across the world by tourists and architecture enthusiasts.
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Czar Peter House
Czar Peter House
The wooden cottage Czar Peter the Great once used to stay to learn more about shipbuilding.
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MonetAtelier
MonetAtelier
Visit our atelier and see Zaandam through the eyes of the world famous French painter Claude Monet.
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Our windmills
Our windmills
The creaking, toiling wood and all moving parts in the belly of a windmill make up an imposing spectacle.
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Zaanferry
Zaanferry
Take this ferry to discover the industrial heritage along the banks of river Zaan.
Explore more
Want to explore more than the Zaanse Schans? Buy an Amsterdam & Region Travel ticket online or at the VVV Zaanstore next to the Zaandam train station. With two and three day Amsterdam & Region Travel Tickets, it’s easier than ever to see what lies beyond our windmills.
Visit the industrial heritage in Wormerveer, our amazing stacked houses hotel in Zaandam Citycentre or take the train or bus to Amsterdam.
More about the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket