EXPERIENCES NEW WINDMILL EXPERIENCES

Located 20 minutes north of , the Zaanse Schans offers a perfectly preserved glimpse into the Dutch industrial past with its , traditional houses and workshops.

ZAANSE SCHANS MAP

Step back in time, to the old Dutch world of windmills at the Zaanse Schans!

Address Schansend 7 | 1509 AW T +31 (0)75 681 00 00 HOW TO REACH ZAANSE SCHANS Sights

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Daily, from 10.00 till 17.00 hrs Duration 15-30 minutes

Sail with Windmill Cruises on a unique heroic journey and be inspired and amazed. Without the windmills the Discover the museums and workshops! Dutch would not have had a Golden Age and VOC at all. 6 Get to know the secrets of the mills. Our heroes in sight… We offer visits to the Henri Willig Cheese farm, clog maker, Departure: daily, from 11.00 till 17.00 hrs (every 30 minutes) pewter foundry, Cacao Lab, Clock museum Zaanse Tijd, Duration: 25 or 45 minutes , etc. Our local residents, dressed in Zaan costume, are happy to show you around on their Zaanse Schans Village Walk! Visit a mill and meet the miller! 3 We wish you a great time on your Windmill Experiences!

The Zaan district is the oldest industrial area of Western Offered by: Europe. Once over 600 windmills were active at the same time. Today you can see how the mills saw wood, produce www.windmillcruises.com oil, pigments and spices. The miller welcomes you inside! www.dezaanschemolen.nl Holland Village Tours www.hollandvillagetours.com Open daily Duration: 15 - 20 minutes