Cube Houses vs Zaanse Schans

A side-by-side look at two of the Netherlands' favourite attractions — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.

Attractions · Rotterdam

Cube Houses

4.3 · 8,120 reviews

Piet Blom's tilted yellow houses are one of Rotterdam's architectural icons.

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Attractions · Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans

4.7 · 38,210 reviews

Working windmills, wooden houses and a clog factory just 20 minutes from Amsterdam.

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Feature
Cube Houses
Zaanse Schans
Ticket price
Free
€18
Duration
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
Family friendly
4/5
3/5
Accessibility
Excellent
Full step-free
Location
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Rating
4.3★
4.7★
Reviews
8,120
38,210
Popularity
98/100
100/100
Setting
Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
Best season
April – September
April – September

AI recommendations

Smart picks generated from ratings, reviews, price and setting.

Best for families
Cube Houses

Cube Houses scores 4/5 for family-friendliness with kid-friendly facilities.

Best for couples
Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans edges ahead with 4.7★ and a more intimate experience.

Best for rainy days
Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is indoor & outdoor and a smart choice when it pours.

Best value
Cube Houses

Free for 1.5 hrs — strong euro-per-hour on Cube Houses.

Most popular
Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans leads with 38,210 reviews from travelers.

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