A heatwave is expected this week in the Netherlands. Summer and warm weather at the Zaanse Schans. Please take plenty of breaks and stay hydrated. The temperatures are very high this week, above 30 degrees, until Saturday, 16th August. We recommend that you drink plenty of water, eat well, and take regular breaks during your
Pre-run Dam tot Dam at the Zaanse Schans: a sportive event in the Zaan heritage On Friday, August 29, 2025, Le Champion's special sports event, the Pre-run Dam tot Dam, will take place at the Zaanse Schans. 1,000 Enthusiastic runners will lace up their shoes for a challenging route through our historical heritage, the Zaanse
Zaansche Molen 100 Year Anniversary - month of the mill: Het Jonge Schaap In the jubilee year of Vereniging de Zaansche Molen, each month, one of the mills will receive extra attention. In August, the wood sawmill Het Jonge Schaap is in the spotlight. During the weekend of 16 and 17 August 2025, Vereniging de
Folklore Day has been a beloved tradition at the Zaanse Schans for more than half a century. On Saturday, 16 August 2025, it will be that time again: from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Zaanse Schans will be transformed into a lively meeting place full of culture, music and crafts. Folklore Day at the
Visit the Zaanse Tijd clock museum | Help! I have a ship clock! A clock with a ship on it? What does that actually mean? In attics, thrift shops and sometimes even at marketplaces, it suddenly appears: the ship clock. A striking appearance, often richly decorated with a wooden case, a pendulum and a small
In July and August 2025, the Heritage-Chambres Kalverringdijk of the Noorderhuis, located at Kalverringdijk 17, will be open to the public. Heritage-Chambres is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday and accessible with the Zaanse Schans Card / Ticket Zaanse Schans. Visitors without a Zaanse Schans Card / Ticket Zaanse Schans are also welcome.
Optimist on Tour brings young water lovers to the Zaanse Schans From 25 to 28 June, the Zaanse Schans will be about adventure on and around the water. Four days full of water fun where heritage and adventure come together at the Zaanse Schans. Sailing, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding on the Zaan During Optimist on
Accessibility of Zaanse Schans during A10 closures and NATO summit Are you visiting Zaanse Schans during the weekend of 20–22 June or later in June? Please take note of the following road closures and diversions. 1. Event: Festival Op de Ring (A10) From Friday, 20 June at 9 p.m. until Sunday, 22 June at 3
Summer and warm weather this weekend in the Netherlands and at the Zaanse Schans – take plenty of breaks and stay hydrated The temperatures are high today and tomorrow. We recommend that you drink plenty of water, eat well, and take regular breaks during your visit to the Zaanse Schans. There are shaded areas with
Event 22 June: Saree Walkathon, Indian Light Foundation On Sunday, 22 June, the Zaanse Schans will be the turning point of a special walk that brings together tradition, community and hospitality. The Saree Walkathon – an initiative of the Indian Light Foundation – will pass through the Zaan region for the second time. Women dressed
