Wonderful Windmills of Zaanse Schans E Bike tour from Amsterdam
Cycle through Holland’s breathtaking landscapes on our Windmills E-Bike Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Begin by heading north through the serene Twiske nature reserve, riding past tranquil dikes and picturesque canals under iconic Dutch skies. Experience charming green houses along the route as your guide shares stories of local heritage.
As you arrive at Zaanse Schans, enjoy an incredible view of historic windmills rising across the water. Here, explore the heritage village on foot, where you’ll discover working windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts. On the return, we’ll stop in Zaandam to capture photos of the unique InnTel Hotel with its striking, fairytale-like architecture. A final ferry brings you back to Amsterdam, completing a true Dutch countryside experience.
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Wonderful Windmills of Zaanse Schans E Bike tour from Amsterdam
What's included in Wonderful Windmills of Zaanse Schans E Bike tour from Amsterdam
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Amsterdam Centraal
From the back of Central Station we will take the ferry to the other side of the city.
Amsterdam North
Cycle through Amsterdam North and see your first Windmill in this part of the country
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
We will see the first windmill on the way up to the countryside.
Inclusions
- A typical Dutch Stroopwafel (syrup waffle)
- Helmets
- Use of bicycle
- Luxury E-Bike with 8 gears and handbrakes
- Rain gear in case of bad weather.
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the windmills
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Only people with cycling experience can join this tour. You need to cycle 25 miles (40 kilometers) in total, so we can not let unexperienced cyclists join our tour.
- The minimum height is 150 cm or 5"1' for the E-bikes
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 5 minutes walking from Central Station. From the Station go to the left (east) towards the OBA (public Library). Walk over a bridge, pass the floating Chinese restaurant at your right and after the restaurant you will see the OBA. The meeting point is at the back of the OBA next to the train tracks.
