- Zaanse Schans - Wooden windmills and traditional greenhouses lining the water, fields of colourful tulips and craft shops dating back to the 18th-century: The heritage site Zaanse Schans is as picturesque as it can get. The village houses a collection of centuries-old windmills and charming wooden houses, most of which were moved there in the 1960s to preserve their cultural heritage. Yet Zaanse Schans is not a museum, there are actual people living in the houses and several windmills are still working. There is also a clog-factory, a bakery museum, and a traditional farm where you can sample delicious Dutch cheeses.
Enter a traditional windmill and taste some delicious cheese.
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The heritage site, Zaanse Schans, is a picturesque display of wooden windmills, historic greenhouses along the waterfront, vibrant tulip fields, and 18th-century artisan shops. With its array of well-preserved windmills and appealing wooden homes—relocated there in the 1960s to protect their historical value— the village paints an idyllic picture. Although it might seem like a living museum, Zaanse Schans is home to residents, and some of the windmills are operational. Attractions include a clog-making factory, a bakery museum, and a typical farm where you can try mouth-watering Dutch cheeses. Visit www.dezaanseschans.nl for more.
Get an authentic feel by setting foot in an operational windmill and relishing some delectable cheese.
Discover the enchanting windmill village by the water, understand the craft of clog-making, enjoy some cheese, and step into a functional windmill. The place also houses museums like the Zaans Museum, displaying traditional apparel and tools from yesteryears.
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