Location: Zaandam
Top Things to do in Zaandam
10 Sights & Landmarks in Zaandam That You Shouldn't Miss
Zaandam (Dutch pronunciation: [zaːnˈdɑm] ( listen)) is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is the main city of the municipality of Zaanstad, and received city rights in 1811. It is located on the Zaan, nearby the North Sea Canal, and it is close to Amsterdam.
Restaurants in Zaandam
1. Tingieterij Holland
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The pewter foundry is a family business in which now the third generation of pewterers is at work. Although technical innovations have continuously developed in recent years, here we still work traditionally with centuries-old bronze molds, the oldest of which dates back to 1697. In October 2014, we won the Gold Prize at the 4th International Exhibition of Crafts and Culture in Tianjin in China. This exhibition is organized by the IOV World, an association connected directly to UNESCO World Heritage. Visit our small shop at historical village "De Zaanse Schans". Weather depending, free demonstrations are given here. Also a complete range of handmade products. Small groups (up to 8) can visit our studio nearby. An appointment has te be made so we can arrange the visit. For larger groups (up to 80) we have an location in Ilpendam (just 20km above Amsterdam). Here we can give a presentation of our craft and give you te oppurtunity to cast a miniature yourself. Here we also serve lunch
2. Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
Wooden Shoe Workshop 'de Zaanse Schans' offers a museum and wooden shoe making demonstration, free admission. Open year round.
Reviewed By Lunacloud - Albrighton, United Kingdom
This is an absolutely fabulous and very informative museum depicting the history of Clog making, with a collection of antique klompen from around the Netherlands and also the world (look for the Japanese lacquered klompen) I particularly liked the horse klompen. Seriously! Who knew horses wore klompen? After looking at the many different styles of klompen, we were treated to a fascinating demonstration lasting about five minutes showing the modern way of making a klompen from the wooden poplar log to a full shaped klomp. The wood is still wet and once the klomp had been formed, the demonstrator blew into it and water actually ran out. Before modern techniques were implemented, the making of a klomp could take take 4+hours. Following on from the demonstration was the shop, full of klompen. Had I not already visited a gift shop only a couple of hours earlier, I probably would have spent quite a lot on money on klompen and klompen-related gifts.
3. De Zoeker Molen
4. Het Jonge Schaap
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4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By taniushasrb
Very nice experience!enjoyed it so much it was a lot of wind that day The photo tells everything!Look at the wooden shoes of the owner :he told me he allready got used with them even.
5. Molen De Kat
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4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By NazleeM_13 - Haverhill, United Kingdom
One of the most strikingly beautiful windmills in Zaanse Schans. Entry fee for inside museum and viewing deck was about €5 per adult. Good souvenir shop inside with friendly staff
6. Stadshart Zaandam
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
The shopping area in Zaandam offers everything for a day of great shopping. Since a few years the city centre has transformed into an interesting architectural area. The traditional houses are mixed up with modern day aspects. When arriving by train, the first thing you see is the world famous Inntel Hotel. Next to it is the city's town hall. From here you walk straight into the shopping area!
Reviewed By dr_ganlt - Subang Jaya, Malaysia
A scenic view of a row of huge windmills and beutiful Dutch building is a real treat. Picturesque from far and from near. It is a spectacular structure and engineering which is still operational and working. A true Dutch heritage and beauty. Glad we made it to this magnificient sight seeing.
7. Windmillamsterdam
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By vidyar126 - Bengaluru, India
The tour of windmill farm was booked by our tour agency, we were on a visit to Amsterdam during our honeymoon. Luckily we had got a break from the rains and wind...and we could roam around the farm freely. There are 5 major windmills which are working. One of them is free and the others charge for entry. You also have a wooden shoe making factory which has a live demo and an exhibit of various types of wooden shoes. You also can buy them if you like ! There is also a cheese factory which has various kinds of gauda cheese available for sale. A demo is also shown on the cheese making process. Apart from cheese, you also can buy organic mayo, honey etc... The farm is also a beautiful place to take pictures and enjoy with your loved ones. I would recommend to set aside 2 to 3 hours for the visit.
8. Gedempte Gracht
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 676JOHNV
Walking along the Gedempte Gracht was a lovely surprise. Old and new architecture; lots of shops; and great restaurants. This along with other special places makes Zaandam high on the tourist list.
9. Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm
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4.0 based on 479 reviews
The Catharina Hoeve is an authentic 17th century cheese farm, situated at the Zaanse Schans close to Amsterdam. Upon arrival you attend a demonstration about the cheese making process. After this you are invited into the shop to taste our large selection of cow, sheep and goat cheese with many different flavours. Free entrance, demonstration and tasting.
Reviewed By SamarF124
Nice people and lovely place and of course delicious original cheese. The nature around the place is unbelievable. Thank you for the beautiful memory
