Anyone look­ing to expe­ri­ence clas­sic Dutch motifs will find them at Zaanse Schans: historic build­ings, wind­mills, cheese and tradi­tional crafts offer a glimpse into Dutch life in centuries past.

The open-air museum is about a 30-minute drive from Egmond aan Zee. The paths are mostly flat and well paved, and step-free bridges and acces­si­ble toilets are available. 

A special recom­men­da­tion is the wind­mill “Het Jonge Schaap”. It has been fully converted to be wheelchair-accessible. Wheel­chairs can also be reserved at the Zaans Museum.

Good to know: You should allow around three to four hours for a visit. As much of it takes place outdoors, this trip is partic­u­larly suit­able in dry weather.