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  • filter_dramaUnderstand
    Zaanstad nowadays amalgamates a number of smaller towns and villages, which have their origins in Late Middle Ages. The Zaan river connects the centre of Noord-Holland to the IJ river and Amsterdam, and on both sides of the river villages were founded that soon became involved in all kinds of industrial activities. Most activity was concentrated on the west side of the river, where in the 17th century a string of small towns grew into the first industrial area in the world. Hundreds of windmills were employed to produce all kinds of produce like flour, timber, paints and oil for the city of [wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki] - at the time the largest port of the world. While the Zaan Region lost much of its importance in the 18th century, it became the centre of Dutch food industry in the late 19th and 20th century. For more information, see the article on the [wiki=91b68e36b899376eb20a0ca93754e3bb]Waterland and Zaan Region[/wiki].

    Zaandam is the largest agglomeration in Zaanstad, with some 73,000 inhabitants; the total population of Zaanstad stands at approx. 150,000. The other towns are Assendelft, Koog aan de Zaan, Krommenie, West-Knollendam, Wormerveer and Zaandijk. The Zaan Region is slightly larger than Zaanstad, and also includes Oostzaan, Jisp, Wijdewormer, Wormer, Neck and Markenbinnen.

    Zaanstad is an extremely interesting place from an historical and architectural perspective, but it probably doesn't count as a typical 'pretty' tourist destination. Even then, a considerable number of traditional wooden houses and windmills can still be found in and around Zaanstad - including the world-famous [wiki=10e86e0e170206701d500f656ac5d580]Zaanse Schans[/wiki] open air museum - next to more recent 19th- and 20th-century industrial heritage.

    * This tourist information centre has cycling maps, hiking paths and advice on where to go in the region.
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    • By train

      Zaandam is only two stops from Amsterdam Central Station (travel time approx. 15 minutes, single ticket €2.60 with OV-chipkaart). Zaandam has direct Intercity connections to [wiki=83b3e2cdf1d8b6e3af5973b15758dbfe]Alkmaar[/wiki] and [wiki=80b49ef88e22c988cc3507bbc34fb6e8]Den Helder[/wiki] to the north, and to [wiki=6872f0ff045b6afb4019c8c580b5432a]Nijmegen[/wiki] and [wiki=fbd67929262943f070acb32df45c4040]Maastricht[/wiki] in the south. Sprinter lines connect Zaandam to the smaller towns in Zaanstad.

    • By car

      Try to avoid driving to Zaandam during rush hour. The route to and from Amsterdam is one of the busiest in the Netherlands.

      From the A10 Amsterdam ring road, take the A8 and follow the signs to Zaandam (approx. 30 minutes outside rush hour). Coming from the direction of [wiki=91543ce6b139cf3cfaaf761218676e2c]Hoorn[/wiki], follow the A7 south and then the A8 (approx. 30 minutes). From [wiki=83b3e2cdf1d8b6e3af5973b15758dbfe]Alkmaar[/wiki], follow the A9 to the south and then take the N246/N8 to Wormerveer (also 30 minutes).

      Most of the Zaandam city centre has paid parking, and in some places there are limitations to parking time. The best option is to find a larger (covered) car park. See the website of the [url=https://www.zaanstad.nl/mozard/!suite86.scherm0325?mPag=435&mVrg=778&mAlle=J&mLok=1]city of Zaanstad[/url] for more information (in Dutch only).

    • By bus

      Direct bus lines run from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandam (R-Net 392 and 394), however, these are much slower than the train.

    • By bike

      Cycling to Zaandam from Amsterdam is not difficult, though the route is not a very attractive one. Distance from Amsterdam Central Station approx. 14 km, cycling time 50 minutes.

    • By boat

      In Summer, a regular ferry service runs between Amsterdam and Zaandam in the weekends (travel time 55 mins).

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  • filter_dramaGet around
    The individual towns can be easily explored on foot, but to get around it is better to rent a bike, or to use public transport. Frequent bus and train services will get you everywhere, for time tables and tickets see the websites of [url=http://www.ns.nl]NS[/url] or [url=http://www.9292.nl]9292[/url].

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    When you leave the Zaandam railway station, the first thing you will notice is a brand new shopping esplanade. It is built in a modern interpretation of the traditional greenpainted Zaan style, with the city hall as its centerpiece. This architectural style has been met with mixed feelings by the locals, but it is certainly eye-catching. The Inntel Hotel (see Sleep section) on the east side of the station is even more daring, it looks as if three levels of traditional houses are stacked on top of eachother.

    From the shopping malls, it is a 10 minute walk to the more lively part of town where you can find most of the pubs and restaurants, on the waterfront of the Zaan river. However, Zaandam compares unfavourably to Zaandijk, where you can experience more of the traditional atmosphere of the area.

    *This the small house where the Russian Czar Peter slept during his visit of the Zaan Region in 1697. It is one of the oldest wooden houses of the Netherlands, built in 1632. Czar Peter stayed here to learn the trade of shipwright - allegedly, he tried to do so pretending to be an anonymous worker, but the ruse did not work very well so his stay lasted only one week. The house is now surrounded by a stone building to protect it from the weather.
    *This house was painted by Claude Monet during his stay in Zaandam in 1871. In 2014, it was restored to its original colour. The Stichting Monet in Zaandam organizes guided walking tours (€10, duration 1.5-2 hours).
    • Zaandijk

      While most tourists will only visit the [wiki=10e86e0e170206701d500f656ac5d580]Zaanse Schans[/wiki] with its restored windmills and green wooden houses, it is actually only a 5 minute walk from there to cross the Zaan river and visit Zaandijk, which still retains much of its old village charm.

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    Since most tourists only come for the Zaanse Schans, the touristic infrastructure of Zaanstad is not very well developed, and visitors need to take some time to discover more of the area. If you go by bike, you can easily cycle through most of the area, including the surrounding countryside. Or you can take the boat and explore the Zaan river.

    * Regular boat service between Zaandam and Wormerveer. They also do boat rentals for larger groups, including a skipper.
    • Cinema

      In the Netherlands, English-language films are subtitled, so it's easy to watch a movie.

      * This art-house cinema is housed in an old factory building. It also has a café on the Zaan riverside.

    • Events

      The largest running event in the Netherlands, a 10-mile run from Zaandam to Amsterdam on the third Sunday of September. It attracts over 50,000 participants.

    • For kids

      This large covered playground is the ideal place for toddlers - especially recommended on rainy days.

  • filter_dramaBuy
    The shopping esplanade around the Zaandam railway station is the main area for shopping, with an ample selection of shops [http://stadshartzaandam.nl/]. Shops in the Zaandam 'Stadshart' are opened on Sunday.

    * Huge interior design store, selling the latest and most fashionable items. Loods 5 has become a household name in the Netherlands, and prices are affordable, though not cheap. They also have a section where you can buy paintings, and a nice cafeteria. If you like this kind of stuff, Loods 5 will keep you occupied for at least half a day. The store is located outside the city centre on a shopping estate, that cannot be reached by bus; it is a 20 minute walk from the Zaandam railway station.
  • filter_dramaEat
    The Zaan Region was once known as the larder of the Netherlands, and in fact many foodstuffs that you can buy all around the country are made there. The largest supermarket store in the Netherlands, Albert Heijn, started in Zaandam and still has its main offices there, and they produce a biscuit covered with a layer of chocolate called Zaans Huisje. However, there are few foodstuffs around that could be called truly local (even when they would like you to believe differently in the tourist shops). The only exception is the duivekater, a traditional sweet bread eaten at Easter, Pentecost and Christmas.
    • Lunchrooms

      Lunchroom outside town centre on an industrial estate. Don't go there for the ambience - but boy, they do know their sandwiches.

    • Restaurants

      Generally well-reviewed Mexican restaurant close to the railway station.
      *Pizzeria, also take-away.
      *Grill restaurant, specialized in steaks.
      *Ever wanted to eat your pancakes on a ship? Here's your chance!

  • filter_dramaDrink
    A typical small Dutch bruin café in what used to be a blacksmith's workshop; relaxed atmosphere with a good selection of special beers.
  • filter_dramaSleep
    Probably one of the strangest new buildings in the Netherlands, designed by architects Molenaar en van der Winden, who placed three levels of Zaan houses on top of eachother. It surely makes for a remarkable sight. Four-star hotel with 160 rooms.
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  • filter_dramaGet Out
    [wiki=10e86e0e170206701d500f656ac5d580]Zaanse Schans[/wiki], on the east side of the Zaan river, attracts over 1.6 million visitors per year
    *[wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki] is just around the corner
    *[wiki=83b3e2cdf1d8b6e3af5973b15758dbfe]Alkmaar[/wiki], with its famous cheese market, can be reached easily by train
    *recreational area [url=http://www.hettwiske.nl/]Het Twiske[/url] is some 5 km from town; a large and beautifully landscaped park, perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities
    *the [wiki=91b68e36b899376eb20a0ca93754e3bb]Waterland and Zaan Region[/wiki] can also be easily explored from Zaandam

    [wiki=69dc401ad3c6f48630f982aa95d48ce0]nl:Zaandam[/wiki]
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