Zaanse Schans, nestled in North Holland just a short trip from Amsterdam, is one of the most scenic cultural spots in the Netherlands. Known for its working windmills, historic houses, and hands ...

As the sun sets and the crowds begin to fade, the quaint village of Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands is transformed into a peaceful, almost magical place. The historic windmills stand tall against ...

In Zaanse Schans, the Netherlands, working windmills preserve the bucolic life of years past.

The giant sails of the centuries-old Gekroonde Poelenburg windmill which is used for sawing wood are seen in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

This was published 6 years ago Zaanse Schans Dutch tourist village: Amsterdam's cliche attraction and why it's worth seeing There is something to be said for bundling a whole lot of travel kitsch ...

Exploring Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam and Keukenhof Dutch clogs are typically made from willow or poplar, and over six million are produced each year, most of which are purchased by tourists.

Peter Booij, left, and Erik d’Ailly joke under the sails of the Gekroonde Poelenburg windmill, which is used for sawing wood, Feb. 13 in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands. (Peter Dejong/Associated ...

The tiny European town frozen in time that's just 20 minutes from Amsterdam Eleven different windmills dot the banks of this picturesque village, providing an iconic image of the old Netherlands ...

The age-old craft of using windmills to to drain lowlands, saw lumber or grind grain is enjoying a renaissance in the Netherlands, a nation famous for the windmills dotting its landscape.

A tree trunk waits to be sawn under the giant sails of the centuries-old Gekroonde Poelenburg windmill in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) ...