Zaanse Schans
A neighbourhood on the Zaan river north of Amsterdam, known for its green wooden houses and working windmills. From 1961 to 1974 old buildings from across the region were moved here for preservation. Some mills still grind mustard, press oil and saw timber.
- Where
- Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.4739, 4.8164
Get the Zaanse Schans stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Zaanse Schans. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Zaanse Schans
Beemster Polder 11 km
The first polder in the Netherlands reclaimed from a lake, drained in the early 17th century north of Amsterdam. Its strict grid of fields, roads and canals has barely changed since, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jordaan 11 km
A neighbourhood in Amsterdam Centrum bordered by the Singelgracht and the Prinsengracht. Once a working class quarter, it is now known for narrow streets, canals, small galleries and quiet courtyards, and it is one of the most sought after places to live in the city.
Anne Frank House 12 km
The canal house on the Prinsengracht where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis during the Second World War. The secret annex behind the bookcase, where she wrote her diary, is now a museum dedicated to her life.
Westerkerk 12 km
A Protestant church on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, finished in 1631. Its tower, the Westertoren, rises about 85 metres, and the painter Rembrandt is thought to be buried in the church. The Anne Frank House is a short walk away.
Amsterdam Centraal Station 12 km
The main railway station of Amsterdam, opened in 1889 and designed by Pierre Cuypers and Adolf Leonard van Gendt. It stands on artificial islands in the IJ, and its red brick Gothic style faces the old centre of the city.
Homomonument 12 km
A memorial on the Westermarkt in Amsterdam, unveiled in 1987 and made up of three pink granite triangles. It commemorates all lesbian and gay people who have been persecuted for their sexuality.
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam 12 km
A 15th century church on Dam Square in Amsterdam, next to the Royal Palace. Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here, and it no longer holds regular services but hosts major exhibitions throughout the year.
Royal Palace of Amsterdam 12 km
A palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam, built in the 17th century as the city hall and later turned into a royal residence. It is one of three palaces at the disposal of the Dutch monarch, and it is open to visitors when not in official use.
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Questions
Where is Zaanse Schans?
Zaanse Schans is in Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Beemster Polder (11 km), Jordaan (11 km), Anne Frank House (12 km).
How do I get the Zaanse Schans stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Zaanse Schans and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Zaanse Schans before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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