Zaanse Schans is a heritage area in the city of Zaandam in the Netherlands. It is known for its traditional windmills wooden houses and workshops that show historic Dutch crafts. The site offers paths along the water museums and working mills that demonstrate activities such as grinding spices sawing wood and producing oil. Zaanse Schans combines cultural history daily craftsmanship and a characteristic landscape that reflects life in the Zaan region.
Part of: The Netherlands