Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

Located in the scenic Zaan region, just 15 minutes from Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans is a cultural treasure that showcases the Netherlands' industrial history. This unique open-air village features ...

Zaanse Schans, just north of Amsterdam, is a beautifully preserved village that offers an authentic Dutch experience with its iconic windmills and wooden houses. Once home to over 600 working ...

A trip to see the famous Dutch windmills at Zaanse Schans are set to cost an entry fee as of 2026. Tourists are to be charged €17.50 to visit the site, the city council in Zaandam says, amid concerns ...

With its historic windmills and gabled wooden houses nestling by a meandering river, the picture-perfect and TikTok-famous area of Zaanse Schans is a must-see for any visitor to the Netherlands. But ...

ZAANDIJK, Netherlands (AP) — A wintry gust of wind raises hopes that the giant sails of a centuries-old windmill near Amsterdam will start turning. On the mill's cutting floor, six blades briefly rise ...

The famous village of Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam may possibly implement a tourist tax for those who want to visit its historic windmills and charming wooden houses, according to local media outlet ...

Pay to see the windmills: From 2026, Zaanse Schans introduces an entry fee to curb overtourism and protect its heritage. Know more. Too many windmills, too many tourists? That’s the challenge facing ...

With its historic windmills and gabled wooden houses nestling by a meandering river, the picture-perfect and TikTok-famous area of Zaanse Schans is a must-see for any visitor to the Netherlands. But ...

Only about 100 people live in the historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, but it gets a lot more visitors than that! Last year, 2.6 million tourists came to see its famous windmills, but the local ...