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Zaanse Schans () is a neighbourhood of Zaandam, near Zaandijk, Netherlands. It is best known for its collection of historic and wooden houses that were relocated here from the wider region north of Amsterdam for preservation. From 1961 to 1974, old buildings from all over the region known as the Zaanstreek were relocated using lowboy trailers to Zaanse Schans. Two of the windmills in Zaanse Schans are preserved on their original site where they were first constructed, and therefore do not constitute part of the relocated structures. The Zaans Museum, established in 1994, near the first Zaanse Schans windmill, is located south of the neighbourhood. This architectural reserve for Zaanse timber construction is a protected village scene because of its architectural-historical and landscape value. It developed into an international tourist destination with several million visitors every year: in 2024, there were 2.6 million.
The Zaanse Schans is a mix of inhabited homes, businesses, museums and windmills. The outside area of the Zaanse Schans is free to visit and many locations, like the Cheese Factory, Wooden Shoe Workshop, Bakery Museum and Pewter Foundry are free to visit, as well as many shops. About 80% of all inside locations are free to visit. The museums, windmills and Zaanse Time Museum do charge an entrance fee or participate in an all-in card. This card is not mandatory to visit the Zaanse Schans area.
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