This beautiful canal-side village offers visitors access to one of the most picturesque areas of the Netherlands, while ...

ZAANDIJK, Netherlands (AP) — A wintry gust of wind raises hopes that the giant sails of a centuries-old windmill near Amsterdam will start turning. On the mill’s cutting floor, six blades briefly rise ...

Zaanse Schans is one of the Netherlands’ most recognizable landmarks. Easily reached from Amsterdam, this historic village showcases classic windmills, canals, and traditional wooden architecture.

Zaanse Schans is a historic open-air museum in North Holland, just north of Amsterdam. The area features traditional windmills, wooden houses, and artisan workshops that reflect the Netherlands’ rich ...