Zaanse Schans
Zaandam, Netherlands
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- Neighbourhood in Zaandam, Netherlands
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Are Zaanse Schans and Zaandam the same?
Zaanse Schans (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzaːnsə ˈsxɑns] ) is a neighbourhood of Zaandam, near Zaandijk, Netherlands. It is best known for its collection of historic windmills and wooden houses that were relocated here from the wider region north of Amsterdam for preservation.
How to visit Zaandam and Zaanse Schans?
Public transport Line 801 (Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Volendam) will run every 30 minutes between 09.40 and 16.10. After that, the regular bus service will resume. From Amsterdam Central Station, you can reach the Zaanse Schans in 24 minutes by bus; the bus stop is next to the Zaans Museum.