GoZaanstad

GoZaanstad is your local guide to Zaanstad and the Zaan region, made by people who actually live here. Skip the tourist rush and discover the places locals love, from the famous windmills of the Zaanse Schans to quiet polder viewpoints, cozy cafés and hidden corners of Zaandam, Zaandijk and Jisp. Explore everything on an interactive map that shows where you are, filter by district or category, and find exactly what is around you. Browse curated places and hidden gems, find a place to stay, and follow cycling and walking routes that take you through the windmill landscape at your own pace. Stay up to date with what is happening in the region through the events calendar and local news, from dance battles to marathons and cultural festivals. Dive into the rich history of the Zaan, once home to hundreds of windmills and the place Tsar Peter the Great visited in 1697. Planning a visit? Use…