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| Windmills of Zaanse Saans |
Introduction:
What comes to your mind when I say Holland?
Old Dutch style houses and well preserved traditional windmills, lined up along
the river, with widespread meadows in the background; the sails of the mills
turning slowly to the movement of the wind, it’s stout belly spreading out the
rustic charms while the work inside goes on in its own pace; bikers cycling
around the fields, or may be taking a break at the cheese factory next door –
Zaanse Schans paints a quintessentially Dutch scene for you that is not to be
missed on your trip to Holland. Deriving its name from the river Zaan and its
original function as a sconce against the Spanish troops during Dutch war of
independence, Zaanse Schans is now a popular tourist attraction.
Getting
There:
Take the bus 391 from Amsterdam Centraal
IJZidje station for Zaandam. The Windmills are only 2 minutes’ walk away from
there. There are many buses and trains operating in this route, but I found
this one the most straightforward.
Alternately, you can drive to the
windmills. There are some fees to be paid for the same at Zaanse Schans.
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| Cycles for rent |
Getting
Around:
By walk or cycle around
Things
to do:
Stroll through the fields or rent a bike as
you enjoy the cool breeze kiss your face. Visit the windmills to see how it
looks from the inside and the working mechanism of the same. Take the boat ride
if you will or simply sit by the water enjoying some delicious ice cream or Stroop
waffles. Drop by the cheese factory next door for some cheese tasting and
shopping.
Ideal
time commitment: Half day
Official
Website: https://www.dezaanseschans.nl/en/discover/windmills/
Also view: Amsterdam, Amsterdam Long Weekend: Suggested Itinerary (with Zaanse Schans)
Also view: Amsterdam, Amsterdam Long Weekend: Suggested Itinerary (with Zaanse Schans)
