Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is best known for its open-air museum that showcases the traditional Dutch way of life. It has a collection of historic windmills, wooden houses, workshops, and farms that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. You can also see demonstrations of crafts such as cheese making, clog making, and chocolate making. You can get to Zaanse Schans by train from Amsterdam in about 20 minutes.