Netherlands Windmills From the Air

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Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of Zaandam, near Zaandijk, Netherlands. It is best known for its collection of windmills and wooden houses that were … See more

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Sep 8, 2024
Lovely place, has a lot of to offer : museums, food, boat trips. The best option is get one ticket to all atractions. I enjoyed the handcrafts and audio visuals. Windmills are amazing. Zaanse museum … Full review by Krabate
Sep 2, 2024
If you like windmills and Dutch history, this is a great way to experience it all through a short train ride from Amsterdam. There are a number of windmills and attractions such as museums and demons… Full review by mojoc1994
Aug 29, 2024
Great and nice shops but going inside windmills was expensive and we didn’t bother. We really enjoyed the cycle out there and break from the city (which kids in particular found really smoky). Lots o… Full review by jami7739
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Questions & answers

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Hello, are dogs welcome to walk around the outside areas?
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Yes dogs are welcome as long as they are on leads.
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Answer by Emma d · Aug 18, 2024
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Is there public transport to Zaanse Schans
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It was a drive only, unless you take one of the tour buses.
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Answer by Andrea W · Aug 3, 2024
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Can I find an Uber to get to Amsterdam from this area?
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You probably cognac use Uber X BUT it would be VERY expensive! You can walk to Zaanse Schans station from the village (10 min walk) and take the direct train to …
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You probably cognac use Uber X BUT it would be VERY expensive! You can walk to Zaanse Schans station from the village (10 min walk) and take the direct train to Amsterdam Central and you’re there! Journey is about 17 mins on the train about 3 stops. Same to get back.
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hi i want to visit zaance schans , can i use gvb travel card to visit?
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I have no idea sorry
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Answer by Malcolm B · Sep 8, 2024
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Posso visitarla in totale autonomia? Prendendo i mezzi da Amsterdam...grazie
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yes you can travel independently.
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When will the Zaanse Schans be open?
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De Zaanse Schans is open every day. Not all our participating museums, mills and heritage sites are open every day, but most of them are open between 9AM...
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