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Zaanse Schans

Zaandam, Netherlands

History

Green wooden houses and working windmills on the river Zaan, a short drive from Amsterdam.

Nearest town
Zaandam, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.4740, 4.8180

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Tulips, windmills and dikes – a windmill in the middle of a field of flowersPhoto by Brett Beutell on Unsplash
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Volendam

Volendam, Netherlands

Campsites nearby

  • De RodenburghoeveCampsite
    7 km from Zaanse Schans · 25 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • De Sport CampingCampsite
    10 km from Zaanse Schans
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping VliegenbosCampsite
    12 km from Zaanse Schans
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Natuurcamping SchoonenbergCampsite
    12 km from Zaanse Schans
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • WeidevogelzichtCampsite
    14 km from Zaanse Schans
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping De VoetelCampsite
    14 km from Zaanse Schans
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Zaanse Schans?

Zaanse Schans is in Zaandam, Netherlands, at GPS 52.4740, 4.8180. It is about 13 km from Amsterdam.

Can you camp near Zaanse Schans?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Swarthoeve, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 96 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Zaanse Schans?

Zaanse Schans is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tulips, windmills and dikes.

What is there to see near Zaanse Schans?

Places worth a stop nearby: Beemster Polder (10 km), Rijksmuseum (13 km), Grote Kerk (St. Bavo), Haarlem (16 km) and Volendam (17 km).

When is the best time to visit Zaanse Schans?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)