Kalverstraat 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.

Shopping · Amsterdam

Kalverstraat

4.4 · 18,200 reviews

Amsterdam's busiest pedestrian shopping street, running from Dam Square to Muntplein.

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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
Kalverstraat
Zaanse Schans
Ticket price
Free
€18
Duration
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
Family friendly
4/5
3/5
Accessibility
Full step-free
Full step-free
Location
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Rating
4.4★
4.7★
Reviews
18,200
38,210
Popularity
100/100
100/100
Setting
Indoor & Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
Best season
April – September
April – September

AI recommendations

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

Best for families
Kalverstraat

Kalverstraat 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
Kalverstraat

Kalverstraat is indoor & outdoor — stay dry whatever the Dutch weather does.

Best value
Kalverstraat

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

Most popular
Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans leads with 38,210 reviews from travelers.

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