Try the red-waxed Edam or one of the many varieties of Gouda.

A visit to Catharina Hoeve, a cheese farm at Zaanse Schans

Home-made mustard is sold from this window.

A typical gabled house

This little pavillon shop sells pewter souvenirs.

Enjoy a quiet moment in this sculptured garden.

Zaanse Schans windmills

A summer cruise in the open-topped boats

Gelati cart

Charming village houses

Gift shop bursting with souvenirs and foodstuff

There's a great choice of gifts or souvenirs at the Zaanse Schans giftshop

Craftsman making clogs

Explaining the clog-making process

This machine turns out a clog in 2 minutes flat