Zaanstad, North HollandSint-JozefkerkGrote KerkSultan Ahmet MoskeeOostzanerveldWormer- En Jisperveld & KalverpolderSacramentskerk
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Zaanstad

Zaanstad is a city in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands of about 140,085 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 65 churches, 30 museums and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sint-Jozefkerk, Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk and Doopsgezinde Vermaning.

52.4531° N, 4.8136° EPop. 140,085

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sint-Jozefkerk, church near Zaanstad
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Sint-Jozefkerk

Church · 1 km

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Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk

Church · 1 km

Doopsgezinde Vermaning, church near Zaanstad
Must-see

Doopsgezinde Vermaning

Church · 2 km

Places near Zaanstad by type

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One day from Zaanstad

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:21 pm

34 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zaanstad
  2. Grote Kerkchurch · 30 min
  3. Wormer- En Jisperveld & Kalverpoldernature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Oostzanerveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Sacramentskerkchurch · 30 min
  6. Sultan Ahmet Moskeemosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Zaanstad
Today’s loopZaanstadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zaanstad?

Sint-Jozefkerk (church, about 1 km), Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk (church, about 1 km), Doopsgezinde Vermaning (church, about 2 km), Mill Museum (museum, about 2 km), Jagersplas (lake, about 2 km), Czar Peter House (museum, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zaanstad?

143 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 30 museums, 24 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Zaanstad?

Sint-Jozefkerk, about 1 km by road; Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Zaanstad?

Mill Museum, about 2 km by road; Czar Peter House (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zaanstad?

Start in Zaanstad, visit Grote Kerk, then Wormer- En Jisperveld & Kalverpolder, then Oostzanerveld, then Sacramentskerk, then Sultan Ahmet Moskee, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.