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Zaanse Schans
Neighbourhood of Zaandam in Zaanstad, North Holland, Netherlands
About Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans 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. From 1961 to 1974, old buildings from all over the region known as the Zaanstreek were relocated using lowboy trailers to Zaanse Schans. Two of the windmills in Zaanse Schans are preserved on their original site where they were first constructed, and therefore do not constitute part of the relocated structures.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Zaanse Schans
Where is Zaanse Schans?
Zaanse Schans is in Netherlands.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Zaanse Schans?
Yes. The 2-day Rotterdam plan is about 65 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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