About this experience
During a trip to the traditional Dutch village, you will visit ancient workshops and learn the truth about wooden shoes, as well as get acquainted with the history and traditions of the Netherlands.
Zaanse Schans is both a windmill park (a hallmark of the Netherlands) and a folklore Dutch village. The distinctive feature of Zaanse Schans is the preserved wooden houses of the 17th-18th centuries, which were brought here from other villages in Holland. Some of them now house souvenir shops, while others are still inhabited by the Dutch.
What to Expect
Strolling through the village, you will see the preserved finish of these houses and admire the neat characteristic bridges thrown over the canals. You will see windmills, each with its own purpose: planing timber, grinding raw materials for paints, spices, producing oil or mustard. Even pumping water. We will definitely visit a workshop where a new clog will be carved in front of you.
You will learn the secrets of producing
