The Zaansche Mill, Zaandam: Photos, Reviews & Location

Interactive museum detailing the mill industry plus windmill mechanics & history, with scale models.

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#2 of 5 Tourist attractions in Zaandam

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.5 km from the center of Zaandam

Rating breakdown

5 ★74%
4 ★21%
3 ★5%
2 ★0%
1 ★1%

Kalverringdijk 30, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands

zaanschemolen.nl

+31 75 628 8968

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What is the rating of The Zaansche Mill?: The Zaansche Mill is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 933 reviews.
How does The Zaansche Mill rank in Zaandam?: The Zaansche Mill is #2 of 5 Tourist attractions in Zaandam by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is The Zaansche Mill located?: Kalverringdijk 30, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands — 0.5 km from the center of Zaandam.
How can I contact The Zaansche Mill?: Phone: +31 75 628 8968 · Website: zaanschemolen.nl

Reviews (8)

Ausmarton Fernandes 2024 Jan 04

Compared to what you get for the same price at the windmills nearby, the ticket price here isn't worth the money. If you're interested in seeing how the two types of windmills work and see it in action, you're better off buying the tickets at those windmills nearby.
The only reason you might want to visit this museum is if you want to know more about the history of windmills and some more theoretical concepts around windmills which you might not get by simply visiting the windmills themselves.
There are no toilets here.

Markus Demuth 2023 Oct 13

Interessant. Leider mit den Tickets abzocke, da man damit gar nicht in alle Mühlen hinein kann.. man muss also wieder nachkaufen... teilweise mehr Asiaten als Europäer vor Ort.

Benjamin Brown 2023 Oct 07

Don't skip out on this museum at the end of the walk past all the windmills, it's the best part! All about windmills and their construction and types, and the people who worked them. You'll find out the differences in windmill exterior construction, as well as how internally they were changed up to saw wood, crush spices, and make paper. Plus lots of acknowledging the tough life and history of it.

Denise Merker 2023 Aug 17

Man sieht hier sehr viele Windmühlen verschiedener Arten. Es dreht sich alles darum wie sie entstanden sind, was sie aus machen und herstellen. Die Geschichte der Niederlande kann man hier auch kennenlernen. Außerdem kann man hier viele Souvenirs kaufen. Ein schöner Ort, leider ein bisschen teurer.

Fra B 2023 Jul 26

Interessantes Museum über die lange Geschichte der niederländischen Mühlen, deren Erzeugnissen, die verschiedenen Funktionsweise und über den Handel.
Ausgestellt sind viele Mühlenmodelle und es gibt interaktive Infos.
Kleines aber nett gemachtes und informatives Museum.
Mit der Zaansche Schans Card ist der Eintritt hier, inkl.

utkarsh gupta 2023 Jun 29

A great experience to have.
45 minutes bus ride away from Amsterdam this is a beautiful place to visit.
Mills close before 5pm so if you want to go inside the Mills then best is to reach there before 3-4pm.

Isabella Dicaprio (Isabella) 2023 Jun 06

One of my favorite places in Netherlands. Excellent views. It's got a path for pedestrians and for bikes. Be careful not to cross the bike one without looking both ways. Ideal for a family or romantic picnic. Hot chocolate and cheese are typically had here. Remember the Mills, so be prepared for the winds.

CMB Caspanello 2023 Mar 29

Such a wonderful experience. I know I was on a tour bus but if you dont have time to explore all of the Netherlands this little slice of heaven will do. Lots of food options to try and taste. They have a place for giant stoopwaffles, and hot chocolate. another area for regional cheeses, among other tasty delights. There is an area for souvenirs. Lots of photo ops available. And farm animals are around to make you happier as well. If you are limited come here and see this beautiful place.