Zaanse Schans with kids: tips for a great family day out

Just the right length

A 30 minute boat tour is perfect for kids: long enough to spot windmills, ducks and herons, short enough not to get bored.

Our day plan

• Morning: walk around Zaanse Schans, visit the clog maker and the cheese farm.
• Lunch: pancakes at Dutch Pancake Co. by the water in Zaandijk.
• Afternoon: the boat tour from the jetty at the terrace of Boutique Hotel Zaandijk.

Tips for parents

• Arrive 10 minutes before departure so there's time to board calmly.
• Bring an extra layer on cooler days; it's breezier on the water.
• Let the kids count the windmills during the cruise.

View the cruises or read more about the hotel and pancakes.