Zaanse Schans Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zaanse Schans which includes a house
Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans showing a bridge, a lake or waterhole and a small town or village
Zaanse Schans which includes a park
Zaanse Schans

Popular places to visit

Czar Peter House

Czar Peter House

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Czar Peter House during your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Czar Peter House

Zaans Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Zaans Museum during your travels in Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaans Museum

Jisper House Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Jisper House Museum during your trip to Zaandam. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

Jisper House Museum

World of Windmills

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World of Windmills during your travels in Zaandam. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

World of Windmills

Zaantheater

You can enjoy a show at Zaantheater on your trip to Zaandam. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area or seek out the cycling trails.

Zaantheater

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monet Atelier in Zaandam during your trip to Zaandam. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Monet Atelier in Zaandam

Activities

I amsterdam City Card

I amsterdam City Card

AU$116
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
I amsterdam City Card
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise

AU$27
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum

Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum

AU$69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise & Rijksmuseum
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

AU$62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
Old peatdiggers house Giethoorn

Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$204
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Giethoorn, Zaanse Schans Windmills Guided Day Trip from Amsterdam
Dutch Countryside Tour with Windmills, Volendam & Marken

Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

AU$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Volendam, Marken & Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam
See all activities in Zaandam

Our pick of the best Zaanse Schans Hotel Deals

citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2 Schiphol
The price is AU$215 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$215
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,278 reviews)
Great as always!

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4 Amsterdam
The price is AU$181 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$181
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,701 reviews)
Mike was great

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam

4.5 out of 5
Damrak 1-5 Amsterdam
The price is AU$377 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$377
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,422 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport

3 out of 5
Schipholweg 181 Badhoevedorp
The price is AU$140 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$140
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Badhoevedorp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,489 reviews)
I only spent a night at the hotel but it worked out well. Close to the bus stop and the shuttle to airport was a big plus.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Hotel ibis Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection

4.5 out of 5
Stadhouderskade 25 Amsterdam
The price is AU$225 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$225
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,193 reviews)
Good stay

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Park Centraal Amsterdam, part of Sircle Collection
BUNK Hotel Amsterdam

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam

3 out of 5
Hagedoornplein 2 Amsterdam
The price is AU$63 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$63
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (578 reviews)
Staff was incredibly courteous, kind, and very hospitable. Clean rooms, loved the mood lighting you could set.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

BUNK Hotel Amsterdam
See all 3,406 properties in Zaanse Schans
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Zaanse Schans Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: