Zaan, Zaanse Schans

Name: Zaan
Address: Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

#5 among attractions in Zaanse Schans

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The Zaan is a small river in the province of North Holland in the northwestern Netherlands and the name of a district through which it runs. The river was originally a side arm of the IJ bay and travels 13.5 kilometers through the municipalities of Zaanstad and Wormerland north of Amsterdam, from West-Knollendam in the north to Zaandam in the south, where it empties into the IJ. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°28'47"N, 4°48'21"E

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Zaanstad (Oud Zaandijk)Zaanse Schans Netherlands

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Zaan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Zaans Museum, Zaanse Schans
21 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...
0.6 miSE
Windmill, Gear rental, Outdoor activities
De Kat, Zaanse Schans
16 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...
0.6 miSE
Windmill
De Gekroonde Poelenburg, Zaanse Schans
16 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.
0.6 miSE
Windmill
De Huisman, Zaanse Schans
17 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.
0.6 miSE
Windmill, Architecture
De Zoeker, Zaandam
15 min walk • 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.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Windmill, Historical place
De Schoolmeester
30 min walk • De Schoolmeester is a smock mill in Westzaan, North Holland, the Netherlands which is maintained in full working order. It is the only wind powered paper mill in the world. The mill is listed as Rijksmonument number 40013.
0.5 miSE
Windmill
De Os, Zaanse Schans
12 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.
~1920 ftSE
Windmill
Het Klaverblad, Zaandam
10 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.
1.1 miS
Skate park, Basketball court, Street art
A8ernA, Zaandam
29 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.
0.7 miSE
52°28'24"N • 4°49'4"E
Bakery Museum In De Gecroonde Duijvekater, Zaanse Schans
18 min walk • Museum
0.5 miSE
52°28'24"N • 4°48'48"E
Honig Breethuis, Zaanse Schans
14 min walk • Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Which popular attractions are close to Zaan?

Nearby attractions include Het Klaverblad, Zaandam (10 min walk), De Os, Zaanse Schans (12 min walk), Het Jonge Schaap, Zaandam (14 min walk), Honig Breethuis, Zaanse Schans (14 min walk).