De Zoeker, Zaandam

Name: De Zoeker
Address: Kalverringdijk 31, Zaandam, 1509 BT, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 75 628 7942

#1 among attractions in Zaandam

Top attraction, Windmill, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

De Zoeker is the name of an oil windmill, located in the Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad. Its purpose is to press seeds such as linseed and rapeseed into vegetable oil. It is the only oil mill still in operation, and is one of five remaining oil mills in the area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°28'34"N, 4°49'3"E

Address

Kalverringdijk 31Zaanstad (Kalverpolder)Zaandam 1509 BT Netherlands

Contact

+31 75 628 7942

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De Zoeker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zaans Museum, De Kat, De Gekroonde Poelenburg, De Huisman.

~1360 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Zaans Museum, Zaanse Schans
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Zaanse Schans, a short journey from Amsterdam, the Zaans Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the industrial heritage of the Zaan region. Established in 1994, this modern museum in Zaandam, Netherlands, is an essential visit...
~370 ftS
Windmill, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
De Kat, Zaanse Schans
2 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Zaanse Schans, a short trip from Amsterdam, stands De Kat, an iconic windmill that is a testament to the Netherlands’ rich milling history. This vibrant mill, painted in a traditional Dutch red, is not only a striking feature...
~660 ftS
Windmill
De Gekroonde Poelenburg, Zaanse Schans
4 min walk • De Gekroonde Poelenburg is a paltrok mill in Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. As all Dutch paltrok mills it is a windpowered sawmill. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 40093.
~1040 ftS
Windmill
De Huisman, Zaanse Schans
6 min walk • De Huisman is a small octagonal mill at the Zaanse Schans in the Zaanstad, and currently makes mustard. 'De Huisman' has been located on the Zaanse Schans since 1955, next to the warehouse 'De Haan'. The mill was probably built in 1786 on the Blauwe Pad in Zaandam. The mill has functioned as a snuff mill, a mustard mill, and a saw mill.
~530 ftNW
Windmill
De Os, Zaanse Schans
3 min walk • De Os is an oil windmill in the Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad. Between the saw mills Het Jonge Schaap and Het Klaverblad is the hull of the oil mill De Os. The mill was built in 1663 and is one of the oldest industrial windmills in the Zaan. Until 1916 the mill was operating on wind power.
~1020 ftNW
Windmill
Het Klaverblad, Zaandam
5 min walk • Het Klaverblad is a small wooden saw mill, located in the Zaanse Schans, in the municipality of Zaanstad. The mill was built by Ru Pos on the site of the previous KROMO warehouse.
0.9 miSW
Skate park, Basketball court, Street art
A8ernA, Zaandam
25 min walk • A8ernA is a public space in Koog aan de Zaan, Zaanstad, the Netherlands. The urban renewal project cost €2,700,000 and was a Joint Winner of the 2006 European Prize for Urban Public Space.
~1020 ftS
52°28'24"N • 4°49'4"E
Bakery Museum In De Gecroonde Duijvekater, Zaanse Schans
5 min walk • Museum
~1330 ftSW
52°28'24"N • 4°48'48"E
Honig Breethuis, Zaanse Schans
7 min walk • Museum, History museum, Historical place
~1330 ftS
Windmill
De Windhond, Zaandam
7 min walk • The Windhond is a small scaffold mill on the Zaanse Schans in the municipality of Zaanstad. The small mill was built in 1890 by Jan Zwart as a birthday present for his 7-year-old son Tijmen.
~230 ftW
Windmill, Historical place
Het Jonge Schaap, Zaandam
2 min walk • Het Jonge Schaap is the name of a wooden wind powered sawmill, located in the Zaanse Schans, in the municipality of Zaanstad. The original mill was built in 1680 and demolished in 1942.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to De Zoeker?

Nearby attractions include Het Jonge Schaap, Zaandam (2 min walk), De Kat, Zaanse Schans (2 min walk), De Os, Zaanse Schans (3 min walk), De Gekroonde Poelenburg, Zaanse Schans (4 min walk).

How to get to De Zoeker by public transport?

The nearest stations to De Zoeker:

Bus

Beeldentuin • Lines: 67 (6 min walk)
Willem Dreeslaan • Lines: 67 (6 min walk)

Train

Zaandijk Zaanse Schans (18 min walk)
Wormerveer (35 min walk)