Touring the Windmills : A Local's Day Trip from Amsterdam

After living in the Netherlands for the past 4 years, I’ve taken a lot of day trips from Amsterdam, and if there’s one I recommend to literally every visitor we have, it’s Zaanse Schans.

It’s easy, it’s scenic, it’s just 20 minutes from the city, and if you do it right, it won’t feel like a tourist trap either.

In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how to plan the perfect day trip to Zaanse Schans, with all the details I wish I’d known my first time:
🚆 How to get there
🧀 What to see and skip (including windmills, cheese tastings, and clog demos)
📸 Where to get the best views (without the crowds)
🍽️ Where to eat nearby

Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam for a few days or just looking for something different outside the city, this day trip guide will help you make the most of your time.

📍 Helpful links:

🚆 Train journey planner: download the 9292 app, or the GVB app
🌬️ Zaanse Schans official website: www.dezaanseschans.nl/en
📱 Airalo eSIM (affiliate link): https://airalo.pxf.io/zxqx0W
🚋 GVB Amsterdam transit info: www.gvb.nl/en/travel-products/gvb-multi-day-ticket

Restaurant recommendations:
Wolfsend: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kYSjSP6SvVEsp...
Proeflokaal De Kruis: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FhQmG2YuCXiro...

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Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:09: How to get there
03:04 Visitor tips - be a lekker tourist, not an obnoxious one!
03:53 Let's visit some windmills!
06:19 Catharina Hoeve cheese factory
06:54 Clog making factory
07:32 Where to eat

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