Zaanse Schans Windmills Volendam Cheese Factory Monnickendam｜Netherlands

Discover the Dutch countryside on a day trip from Amsterdam. Visit the iconic windmill town of Zaanse Schans, the picturesque town of Monnickendam, and the charming fishing town of Volendam. Learn about traditional crafts at the Clog Museum and the Henri Willig Cheese Factory.

Meet your guide at your hotel and head to Zaanse Schans, an outdoor museum including wooden homes, shops, and operational windmills from the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the Clog Museum to observe traditional craftsmanship and wooden shoemakers in action.

Learn the craft of making cheese in the Netherlands by visiting a cheese farm in Catharina Hoeve. Enter one windmill and see how these wind-powered industries operate. Get out on the balcony to experience the power of the wind yourself and to enjoy the lovely view of the countryside.

Continue to the iconic dike in Volendam with a view of the lakeside. Volendam is a former fishing town and known for its great fish specialties, the famous Dutch “Salty Haring’, ‘Smoked Eel”and Smoked Mackerel.

Visit the Henri Willig Cheese Factory, a renowned Dutch cheese manufacturer and an immersive cheese experience in the Netherlands. Known for their exceptional cheese-making techniques and a wide range of cheese varieties, a visit to the Henri Willig Cheese Factory offers a delightful opportunity to explore the world of cheese.

Explore the picturesque town of Monnickendam, a gem of Dutch national heritage. Stroll along its charming canals, admire historic architecture, and soak in the tranquility of this idyllic destination.