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The Zaan Curve
The most beautiful part of the Zaan with banks full of heritage that tells of a rich history.
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The Zaan Curve
The most beautiful part of the Zaan with banks full of heritage that tells of a rich history.
The bend in river Zaan off Wormer and Wormerveer is called the most beautiful stretch of Zaan. Not necessarily because of the water but because of the monumental warehouses and factories on the banks there.
The beautifully restored (industrial) heritage bears names reminiscent of the East Indies. Each piece of heritage tells its own story about the Zaan region's glorious past.
The Zaan bend provides a wonderful backdrop for carefree strolling, shopping at quality local shops and waterside terraces.
In the Zaan Curve
The Zaanbocht offers great shopping, good food and drink and easy parking too.
Trendy boutiques, distinctive shops plus a fresh spirit in the shops that have been there for a long time. There is everything: food, fashion, gift shops and design. Check the current opening hours on the retailers' website.
Retailers' association online
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Wormerveer hike
Wormerveer hike
One of the most beautiful walks according to area experts! Click through for a pdf of the route (6.5 km) through this village with open waterfront.
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Wijn te Zaanen
Wijn te Zaanen
Shop Rijkhoff Wijnen opened its own wine bar along the Zaan at the end of June. With waterfront terrace! Click through to their page on Facebook....
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Online Trough The Guisveld
Online Trough The Guisveld
Zaanstreek resident Hans Jelles takes you on a Guisveld walk on YouTube. Hiking here yourself? Find the 'Landscape Painters' route on the hiking page.
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Repurposed heritage
The Zaan region is home to many wonderful examples of repurposing. Factories along the Zaan, which once formed Europe's oldest industrial area, churches that have become vacant and buildings that lost their function, were given a new purpose that we can still enjoy today.
One of the most striking buildings along the Zaan is De Adelaar. With literally a giant eagle as a landmark on its roof. This former soap factory now forms the headquarters of fashion brand Vanillia, who, as a kind of tribute, also make soap here again.
The Adelaar