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 Plan a Day to put together your perfect day out, browse the photo gallery for inspiration, and keep track of your adventures in your personal passport.

GoZaanstad is community driven. Create a free account to share reviews, photos and ratings, earn points and badges, and grow from Explorer to Local to Ambassador as you help others discover the real Zaanstad.

Whether you grew up here or you are visiting for the first time, GoZaanstad helps you see the Zaan region through local eyes.

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