Guide to Zaandam
Sights in Zaandam & near by
Must see! Open air museum with windmills, antique houses, antique shops and old industry. Enjoy the stroll, make some gorgeous pictures and visit the windmills and shops.
To be reached by train (exit at Zaanse Schans), a bus (nr. 69 from Zaandam station) or bike (rent it at Fietsenpakhuis, Vinkenstraat 46, Zaandam)
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Zaanse Schans
KraaienestMust see! Open air museum with windmills, antique houses, antique shops and old industry. Enjoy the stroll, make some gorgeous pictures and visit the windmills and shops.
To be reached by train (exit at Zaanse Schans), a bus (nr. 69 from Zaandam station) or bike (rent it at Fietsenpakhuis, Vinkenstraat 46, Zaandam)
The Tsar Peter House is one of the oldest wooden houses in the Netherlands and the second-oldest museum, with the Teylers Museum in Haarlem being the oldest. This now world-famous house was where the Russian Tsar Peter the Great stayed in 1697.
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Czaar Peterhuisje
23 KrimpThe Tsar Peter House is one of the oldest wooden houses in the Netherlands and the second-oldest museum, with the Teylers Museum in Haarlem being the oldest. This now world-famous house was where the Russian Tsar Peter the Great stayed in 1697.
Monet Atelier in Zaandam
14g WestzijdeSee Zaandam through the eyes of Claude Monet.
Library worth seeing because of the exposed art, the Industrial building and just to relax and read a book while being away from the hussle & buzzle.
De Bieb Zaandam
170 A WestzijdeLibrary worth seeing because of the exposed art, the Industrial building and just to relax and read a book while being away from the hussle & buzzle.
Indoor Market & more
Great place to just have a look around or buy yourself a drink (and something from the bakery) and enjoy it on the lovely indoor terrace with views at the river
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De VersKade
174a WestzijdeGreat place to just have a look around or buy yourself a drink (and something from the bakery) and enjoy it on the lovely indoor terrace with views at the river
Coffee & more
Enjoy a warm or cold drink at this great place. Lovely staff, great location cause so near to the Zaandam city center and Zaandam train/bus station
De Koffiezaak Hermitage
11 HermitageEnjoy a warm or cold drink at this great place. Lovely staff, great location cause so near to the Zaandam city center and Zaandam train/bus station
Too early for check in or just fancy a snack? Try this place which is on the square in front of the train station. Enjoy!
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Bagels & Beans
504 KeizersgrachtToo early for check in or just fancy a snack? Try this place which is on the square in front of the train station. Enjoy!
Shopping & Essentials
You can buy anything and everything at the Hema. There is a restaurant (good value for money) on the 2nd floor.
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Hema
313 KinkerstraatYou can buy anything and everything at the Hema. There is a restaurant (good value for money) on the 2nd floor.
ZARA Zaandam Store
49 Gedempte GrachtH&M
69 Gedempte GrachtPrimark
11 MetropolestraatAlbert Heijn Supermarket, Monday - Saturday from 08.00 - 21.00, Sundays from 10.00-18.00.
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AH Hermitage
4 HermitageAlbert Heijn Supermarket, Monday - Saturday from 08.00 - 21.00, Sundays from 10.00-18.00.
Rent your bike at the Fietsenpakhuis, Vinkenstraat 46, Zaandam! Great staff, easygoing. Rent it and explore Zaandam. Follow the river North bound, after 5 km you reach the Zaanse Schans
Fietsenpakhuis
46 VinkenstraatRent your bike at the Fietsenpakhuis, Vinkenstraat 46, Zaandam! Great staff, easygoing. Rent it and explore Zaandam. Follow the river North bound, after 5 km you reach the Zaanse Schans
Het
72 WestzijdeVintage womens clothes in a beautiful setting
Tourist information and shop for typical ‘Zaanse’ products. Next to Zaandam train station.
Zaanstore VVV
96 StadhuispleinTourist information and shop for typical ‘Zaanse’ products. Next to Zaandam train station.
Drinks, dinner and nightlife
Novels Zaandam
28-30 DamGood food, lovely decor, sibling of Manzo's
Manzo's Bar Bistro
7 DamGood food, good decor, sibling of Novels
Great place at the river. First floor is for drinks and food (try the beers!), upstairs is cinema (film house movies).
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Filmtheater De Fabriek
12 Jan SijbrandsteegGreat place at the river. First floor is for drinks and food (try the beers!), upstairs is cinema (film house movies).
Pathé Zaandam
140 HermitageCinema
New and hot at the Dam Square in Zaandam. For drinks but also for dinner!
Rosey´s | Gin & Beer Garden
20 DamNew and hot at the Dam Square in Zaandam. For drinks but also for dinner!
Lunch & Dinner
Great Italian restaurant just behind the high street in Zaandam. Good value for money.
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Porto Fino
39 RozengrachtGreat Italian restaurant just behind the high street in Zaandam. Good value for money.
Cycling to the Zaanse Schans from Zaandam or fancy a stroll from Zaandam (2 km from the center of Zaandam)? Do stop by this great place. Great staff, great terrace at the river and not to forget good food. Don't you just love the decor? To be honest, this is my favorite place to have dinner, lunch and drinks with family and friends….
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Eetcafé Toog aan de Zaan
50 ZuideindeCycling to the Zaanse Schans from Zaandam or fancy a stroll from Zaandam (2 km from the center of Zaandam)? Do stop by this great place. Great staff, great terrace at the river and not to forget good food. Don't you just love the decor? To be honest, this is my favorite place to have dinner, lunch and drinks with family and friends….
Great place for vegan, vegetarian, healthy and high quality food. The owners are lovely en very kind. Great spot to hang out or to work as well
Oh My Guts Brandstore
3c Pieter LieftinckwegGreat place for vegan, vegetarian, healthy and high quality food. The owners are lovely en very kind. Great spot to hang out or to work as well
Don’t you just love this cute place? Good value for money, in summer you can have lunch/enjoy drinks at the boat just in front of the restaurant
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't Groene Pandje
77 Gedempte GrachtDon’t you just love this cute place? Good value for money, in summer you can have lunch/enjoy drinks at the boat just in front of the restaurant
Quick, tasty, healthy and affordable noodles. Ideal for take away. Next to Zaandam train station and 6-7 minutes walk from our Airbnb.
Eazie Zaandam
20 HermitageQuick, tasty, healthy and affordable noodles. Ideal for take away. Next to Zaandam train station and 6-7 minutes walk from our Airbnb.
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Getting to Amsterdam from Zaandam and vice versa is easy!
Getting to Amsterdam from Zaandam and vice versa is easy! Buy your train ticket at the yellow & blue machines at the station, check in at the yellow & blue poles at the platforms or in the station hall and hop on the train. Make sure you install the NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) app on your Phone.
There is a direct train from Schiphol to Amsterdam (13 minutes) and Zaandam (19 minutes) and vice versa as well as a direct train between Amsterdam and Zaandam and vice versa (12 minutes). Just ask me or use the NS app.
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Buying souvenirs
No need to buy your souvenirs at the crazy expensive tourist shops at The Zaanse Schans or the tourist shops in Amsterdam. You might as well buy them at the supermarkets (Albert Heijn) or at Xenos (in almost every larger city).
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Farmers Market in Zaandam
On Thursdays and Saturdays between 8.00 and 16.00 there is a farmers market at the Rozengracht in Zaandam (behind the C&A). Flowers, plants, vegetables, fruit, nuts, bread, anything. Have a look!
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Make reservations for the Amsterdam Museums
Who likes to wait in line for the museums? Exactly. Make sure you book your tickets for the museums in advance. For the Anne Frank House it is mandatory to book your tickets in advance!