MUSEUM WORKSHOP OF WOODEN CLOGS IN ZAANSE SCHANS

March to October 8h-18h. November to February 8h-17h. december 25, 26 and January 1 9am-3pm. Free admission.

Find out how wooden shoes are made at the workshop in the windmill village "de Zaanse Schans", only 20 minutes from Amsterdam!

Wooden shoes have been worn in Holland for almost 1000 years, and not only are they still worn today, but more than a million pairs are still used every year.

A unique collection of wooden shoes is on display in our wooden shoe museum, giving an insight into the historical tradition of this fascinating shoe. Live demonstrations of the making of today's wooden shoes are given on several occasions each day. Try on wooden shoes, take pictures and stroll around, we are open 365 days a year.

The Kooijman wooden shoe workshop is located in the beautiful windmill village of Zaanse Schans. This historic village, with its characteristic windmills and green wooden houses, gives a wonderful impression of life in the 17th and 18th centuries in the area known as the Zaanstreek, the first industrial area in the world.

What a great way to discover historic Holland! Come and visit the Zaanse Schans!

Practical information:

Admission to the Zaanse Schans and the wooden shoe workshop is free.

The Zaanse Schans is located just north of Amsterdam.

There is a direct bus connection (391) from Amsterdam Central Station, which takes about 45 minutes. There is a direct train connection from Amsterdam Central Station to the Zaanse Schans in less than 15 minutes.

There is a car park next to the Zaanse Schans (parking is charged).

We are open 365 days a year.

Our opening hours are as follows:

From March to October every day from: 08:00 - 18:00

From November to February, every day from 08:00 to 17:00.

25, 26 December and 1 January: 09:00 - 15:00

Please note that our opening hours are subject to change during the COVID measures.

For our latest opening hours, please check our website or our Google page.

See you soon at de Zaanse Schans!