Day Trip to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village from Amsterdam

535 reviews
4 hrs

Experience enchanting Zaanse Schans, a traditional Dutch riverside village packed with picture-perfect windmills.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Outdoors
  • Getting around
  • Day trips

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
€ 17,50€ 19,44
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
€ 12,25€ 13,61
0

Estimated total · € 17,50

The windmills at Zaanse Schans village just outside Amsterdam.
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans
The windmills at Zaanse Schans village just outside Amsterdam.

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Overview

See the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans on a day trip from Amsterdam. This magical Dutch village contains eight mills, mostly relocated here from around the country, that give a fascinating glimpse into what life was like in 18th- and 19th-century Holland. Not only that, the colorful wooden facades and sails of these mustard, oil, dye and saw mills will jazz up your Instagram feed no end, particularly in spring when the grounds are carpeted with a rainbow of tulips.

There’s plenty to see and do alongside the iconic windmills. Your pass includes a tasting session at the cheese factory and a visit to the traditional clog-making workshop. There are also several more museums to explore, including the Zaans Museum, where interactive exhibits tell the story of the village’s past, and the 17th-century bakery – still in operation – where you can sample traditional duivekater, a sweet bread that’s best served with coffee and lashings of butter!

Location

Overhoeksplein 51
1031 KS Amsterdam

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Felix A.

May 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Ravi W.

Jul 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. We learned more than expected in a short visit, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Theo F.

Dec 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, with straightforward entry.

Hanna Y.

Feb 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. with straightforward entry.

Diego K.

Apr 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Elena F.

Dec 2025

The pace worked well with kids. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Nadia R.

Feb 2025

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, even though it was a busy day. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)

Oliver P.

Jun 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Highlights matched what was advertised, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Hanna K.

Jul 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Noah Z.

Feb 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. Plenty of time to explore afterward, with straightforward entry. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Felix H.

Aug 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. — glad we prioritized it.

Quinn H.

Jan 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. even though it was a busy day.

Aria H.

Sep 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. and we felt we got our money’s worth. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Noah N.

Mar 2026

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Ravi W.

Mar 2025

Well organized from start to finish. Views exceeded our expectations, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.