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How to get to the Zaanse Schans<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Zaanse Schans is a stone’s throw from Amsterdam and is easily accessible by bus, train, car and bicycle. As parking at and around the Zaanse Schans is limited, we recommend using public transport as much as possible. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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For the most recent travel recommendations, check the Dutch Trains <\/span>NS journeyplanner<\/a> or OV9292 public transport OV 9292<\/a><\/span>. See NS for the current situation on the tracks.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Public transport<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Between 15 March and 18 October 2026, bus routes 800 and 801 will run to the Zaanse Schans approximately every 15 minutes. Line 801 (Zaandam \u2013 Zaanse Schans \u2013 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. Plan your journey using Meerplus.nl<\/a>. Children under 11 travel free of charge with the MeerPlus Children\u2019s Day Ticket<\/a> for the Zaanstreek-Waterland region.<\/p>\n

Train<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nearest railway station is Zaandijk – Zaanse Schans. This station can be reached by local train from Amsterdam Central Station in 17 minutes. Subsequently walk to the Zaanse Schans in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Get from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans the easy way with the Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket \u2013 a travel card that delivers carefree travel on public transport. For more information see Discover Holland tickets<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Plan your journey by public transport via 9292<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Accessibility and parking<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you coming by car? Use the following address in your GPS: Schansend 7 in Zaandam. Parking costs \u20ac 15 per visit for cars. Coaches pay \u20ac 55 per visit. Please check the daily parking costs at the entry sign. Please do not park outside the parking area of the Zaanse Schans or along the road. This is not allowed. Parking at the places mentioned above (outside the Zaanse Schans parking area or along the road) can cause dangerous situations and nuisance.<\/p>\n

Parking Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your visit to the Zaanse Schans is subject to a parking fee. Your payment provides an essential contribution to the preservation of the historical heritage. Stichting de Zaanse Schans (i.e. Zaanse Schans Foundation) finances the maintenance of the monumental buildings, bridges, sidewalks and gardens from the proceeds of parking fees and toilet facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Public jetties<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Public Jetties<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several public jetties<\/a> at the Zaanse Schans. For more information contact the Port Authority of Zaanstad: +31 (0) 75-681 68 88.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bicycle<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bicycle<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Zaanse Schans is easy to reach by bike as well. A bicycle path runs both along and across a portion of the Zaanse Schans. For health and safety purposes cycling on the narrow paths between the houses is not permitted. There are for this reason plenty of bike racks to leave your bike in the large parking area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bicycle taxi<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Bicycle taxi<\/strong><\/p>\n

From 1 April to 1 October, a pedicab will ride between Koog Zaandijk train station and the Zaanse Schans, between 10:00 and 12:00 and between 14:00 and 16:00. In addition, taxis are available on demand, even in the off season, for example to take fun rides to the mills, Zaandam and Haaldersbroek. Call +31 (0) 6 2250 3234.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Parking Fee<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your visit to the Zaanse Schans is subject to a parking fee. Your payment provides an essential contribution to the preservation of the historical heritage. Stichting de Zaanse Schans (i.e. Zaanse Schans Foundation) finances the maintenance of the monumental buildings, bridges, sidewalks and gardens from the proceeds of parking fees and toilet facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Motor homes<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Zaanse Schans has no parking spaces for motorhomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Accessibility for disabled visitors<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Zaanse Schans is a unique living and working community, a heritage village, with beautiful wooden houses, museums, mills, shops, crafts and restaurants. This area gives an excellent picture of the Zaan district in the 17th and 18th centuries. This means – alas – that accessibility has been adjusted accordingly and stems from a different era to maintain the nostalgic and historical picture. Not all locations are wheelchair or walker accessible. The Zaanse Schans does have accessible bridges and toilets. These can be found in the toilet group de Bezem and at the Zaans Museum.<\/p>\n

There are special parking spaces available for disabled visitors. You can reserve a wheelchair at the Zaans Museum. Of all the mills, only the Jonge Schaap is wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n

In the high season, the bicycle taxi is a fun way to get to and from the station and the windmills, but also Zaandijk and Haaldersbroek. Most types of wheelchairs can be transported.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>