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🇳🇱When in Holland… Become the Clog

Located just 20 minutes from Amsterdam📍Zaanse Schans is an open-air museum showcasing traditional Dutch life. Stroll along charming wooden houses, watch craftsmen at work, or take a scenic boat ride. Don’t miss the pancake restaurants and souvenir shops for authentic Dutch treats. 📌Must-visit spots include the Kooijman Wooden Shoe Workshop, Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, and iconic windmills like De Kat (paint mill) and Het Jonge Schaap (saw mill). 🕰️Operating hour: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🎫Entrance fee: It’s free to explore, with small fees for entering certain windmills and museums. 🔥Best visiting time: In spring or summer for vibrant views and mild weather. #travel #thingstodo #familytravel #museums #myitinerary #netherlands #hollandtrip #netherlandstrip #clogmaking #europe #europetrip #centraleurope #woodenshoes #dutch

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