Walking through the center of Zaandam
Zaanstad, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 533236
Provided by: Groots Genieten
6.2 km
01:32 h
351 kcal
5 m
Description
Zaandam is a special city that originated on dikes on both sides of the Zaan. From here, the city has expanded over the centuries. This route takes you through the center of Zaandam on the banks of the Zaan.
Learn more about nature
The starting point of this route is at the Wilhelmina lock in the center of Zaandam. This lock was built here in 1903. From here you can walk to the E Heimans Natuurmuseum. In this museum you can take a look at a child-friendly exhibition about nature. Discover more about nature in the vicinity of Zaandam in a playful way and then visit the petting zoo with the whole family. Fun for young and old guaranteed! You then continue to the border of Zaandam and the polders in the outlying area. Then you walk a bit along the Gouw.
Learn more about nature
The starting point of this route is at the Wilhelmina lock in the center of Zaandam. This lock was built here in 1903. From here you can walk to the E Heimans Natuurmuseum. In this museum you can take a look at a child-friendly exhibition about nature. Discover more about nature in the vicinity of Zaandam in a playful way and then visit the petting zoo with the whole family. Fun for young and old guaranteed! You then continue to the border of Zaandam and the polders in the outlying area. Then you walk a bit along the Gouw.
The Zaanse Schans
Would you like to go even further when you have reached the end of this route? Then take a look at the Zaanse Schans outside the city center. In this area you can admire typical Zaanse wooden houses. A small-scale museum is located in several houses where you can learn more about the history of Zaandam.
Would you like to go even further when you have reached the end of this route? Then take a look at the Zaanse Schans outside the city center. In this area you can admire typical Zaanse wooden houses. A small-scale museum is located in several houses where you can learn more about the history of Zaandam.
Would you like to know more about this region before exploring this walk? Then read this article .
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (De Burcht, 1501BA, Zaanstad, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| E Heimans Natuurmuseum (1504LB, Zaanstad, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.71 km | ||
| Parkeerplaats centrum (De Burcht, 1501BA, Zaanstad, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.18 km |
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