点评:We visited Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam and had a fantastic day out. We first made a quick stop at the famous Intel Hotel Zaandam (the "Lego House" hotel) to admire its unique architecture before catching the train onwards to Zaanse Schans. The journey was easy and straightforward from Amsterdam Centraal.
From Zaandijk Zaanse Schans Station, it's less than a 15-minute walk to the windmill village. On our way there, the bridge was lifted to allow a boat to pass through, which was really nice to watch and added to the Dutch experience. There weren't many signs pointing towards the village, but it was easy enough to find by simply following the crowds.
The area is well-equipped for visitors, with cafés, restaurants, picnic areas, and toilet facilities along the route. One thing to note is that the public toilets are card payment only, so make sure you have a bank card with you as cash isn't accepted.
The windmill village itself is beautiful and feels like stepping back in time. There are several traditional Dutch windmills to admire, and some are still working today. We paid €7 to go inside one of the windmills, which was very interesting as you can see how the machinery operates. However, be aware that the stairs are extremely steep and narrow. Younger children should be closely supervised, and visitors with mobility issues may find it difficult to access the upper levels.
One of the highlights for us was the clog-making workshop. It was fascinating to watch how traditional Dutch clogs are made, and there was a huge selection on display. We couldn't resist buying a pair ourselves, although we chose the fabric-style clogs rather than the traditional wooden version, thinking they'd be perfect for the autumn and winter months.
The cheese shops were another favourite stop. There were plenty of free samples, allowing visitors to try a wide variety of Dutch cheeses before buying. Unfortunately, due to UK import restrictions, we chose not to bring any cheese home, but we did buy a cheese slicer and grater, which we're looking forward to using.
There are also plenty of souvenir shops selling local crafts, Delftware, Dutch sweets, magnets, and other gifts. The area feels very tourist-friendly while still offering a glimpse of Dutch history and culture.
A useful tip we received from one of the shop owners was to stay alert for pickpockets and people pretending to be police officers. We didn't experience any problems ourselves, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your belongings in busy tourist areas.
To finish off the visit, we treated ourselves to some ice cream, which was delicious and a perfect way to end the day. The village is also very photogenic, with beautiful canals, traditional green wooden houses, grazing animals, and stunning views of the windmills, making it an excellent spot for photography.
Overall, Zaanse Schans is definitely worth visiting if you're looking for a traditional Dutch experience outside Amsterdam. The windmills, clog workshop, cheese tasting, and scenic surroundings make for a fun and memorable day trip suitable for families, couples, and visitors of all ages.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 - A wonderful day trip from Amsterdam with plenty to see, learn, taste, and photograph.
翻译:我们从阿姆斯特丹出发前往赞桑斯坎斯,度过了非常愉快的一天。我们先在著名的赞丹英特尔酒店(“乐高屋”酒店)稍作停留,欣赏其独特的建筑风格,随后便乘火车前往赞桑斯坎斯。从阿姆斯特丹中央车站出发,旅途十分轻松便捷。
从赞丹坎斯站出发,步行不到15分钟便能抵达这个风车村。途中,有一座桥被升起以便船只通过。整个过程看着真不错,也增添了荷兰之旅的乐趣。虽然指向村庄的指示牌不多,但只要跟着人群走就能轻松找到目的地。
这一带为游客提供了完善的设施:沿途有咖啡馆、餐厅、野餐区以及卫生间。需要注意的是,公共厕所只支持刷卡支付,因此务必随身携带银行卡,因为现金无法使用。这个风车村本身十分美丽,仿佛让人穿越回了过去。这里有好几座典型的荷兰风车可供观赏,其中一些至今仍在运转。我们花了7欧元进入其中一座风车内部参观,体验相当有趣,因为可以亲眼看到风车机械的运作方式。不过需要注意的是,里面的楼梯极其陡峭且狭窄。带年幼孩子的人务必密切看护;行动不便的游客则可能难以到达上层区域。对我们来说,最精彩的环节莫过于木屐制作工作坊了。看着传统的荷兰木屐是如何制作出来的实在有趣至极,现场陈列的木屐种类也极为丰富。我们实在忍不住也买了一双——不过我们选择的是布面材质的款式而非传统的木制款,觉得那样更适合秋冬季节穿着。
奶酪专卖店则是另一个我们特别喜欢的地方。那里提供了大量免费试吃品。游客们可以在购买之前品尝各种荷兰奶酪。可惜的是,由于英国的进口限制,我们最终没有带任何奶酪回家,不过我们买了一把奶酪切片器和磨丝器,很期待能派上用场。
这里还有许多纪念品商店,出售当地手工艺品、代尔夫特蓝陶、荷兰甜点、磁铁以及其他礼品。整个区域对游客非常友好,同时也能让人领略到荷兰的历史与文化。我们从一位店主那里得到了一个有用的提示:要小心小偷以及那些冒充警察的人。我们自己并未遇到任何问题,但在游客云集的地区,时刻看管好自己的随身物品总是明智之举。
最后,我们买了些冰淇淋来犒劳自己,味道真是棒极了,是结束这一天的完美方式。这个村庄也极适合拍照——这里有美丽的运河、传统的绿色木屋,还有悠闲吃草的牲畜。这里还能欣赏到风车群的壮丽景致,是摄影的绝佳地点。
总的来说,如果你想在阿姆斯特丹之外体验地道的荷兰风情,赞瑟斯汉斯绝对值得一游。这里的风车、木鞋作坊、奶酪品鉴活动以及如画的周边环境,让这里成为适合家庭、情侣及各年龄段游客的愉快且难忘的一日游目的地。
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5——从阿姆斯特丹出发的绝佳一日游,有诸多可看、可学、可品尝且可拍摄的景致。