
Old Holland | Traditional artisans and picturesque villages
With its windmills, green landscapes, arts and crafts, and industrial heritage, discovering Old Holland feels like taking a step back in time. The region showcases the traditions The Netherlands first became famous for: shipbuilding, clogs, fishing and cheese making. You can also experience the heritage of the Dutch Industrial Revolution – a time when smoking chimneys and spinning sails enabled the mass production of goods.
Just 20 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station
Itineraries
Our local favourites

Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience
Accessibility facilities
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Zaanse Schans
Tickets Available

Czar Peter House
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

De Poelboerderij

The Edam Cheese Weigh House

Het Twiske

Inntel Hotels Amsterdam - Zaandam

Windmills at the Zaanse Schans
Breng een bezoek aan het betoverende Volendams Museum
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Museum Zaanse Tijd (Zaan Time Museum)
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

Museum of Humanity

Honig Breethuis

Volendam-Marken Express
Tickets Available
Free with the I amsterdam City Card

The Purmerends Museum
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From the picturesque dunes of Amsterdam Beach to the modern architecture of New Land, the I amsterdam Area Guide is a must-read for anyone exploring beyond the city centre.
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