A side-by-side look at two of the Netherlands' favourite attractions — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.
Working windmills, wooden houses and a clog factory just 20 minutes from Amsterdam.
View Zaanse Schans →The largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, drawings and letters in the world.
View Van Gogh Museum →Smart picks generated from ratings, reviews, price and setting.
Zaanse Schans scores 3/5 for family-friendliness with kid-friendly facilities.
Romantic atmosphere and a higher 4.7★ rating make Zaanse Schans the date-night pick.
Zaanse Schans is indoor & outdoor — stay dry whatever the Dutch weather does.
€22 for 2.5 hrs — Van Gogh Museum gives you more for your money.
Zaanse Schans has 38,210 reviews — a clear crowd favorite.