NetherlandsZaandam (Dutch pronunciation: [zaːnˈdɑm] ) is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is the main city of the municipality of Zaanstad and received city rights in 1811. It is located on the river Zaan, just north of Amsterdam. The statistical district Zaandam, which encompasses both the city and the surrounding countryside, has about 76,804 residents.
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Climate in Zaandam
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Zaandam
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Zaandam; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPurmerend
Netherlands
11 km≈ 15 min
Day tripHaarlem
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14 km≈ 15 min
Day tripAmstelveen
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16 km≈ 20 min
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Hoofddorp
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18 km≈ 20 min
Day tripAlkmaar
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22 km≈ 25 min
Day tripAlmere
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28 km≈ 30 min
Day tripHilversum
Netherlands
34 km≈ 40 min
Day tripLeiden
Netherlands
39 km≈ 45 min
From Zaandam you can reach Purmerend (11 km), Haarlem (14 km), Amstelveen (16 km), Hoofddorp (18 km) and Alkmaar (22 km) in about 15 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Zaandam
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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You can fly into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.