Great walking & biking

Discover the unique surroundings
of the Zaanbocht 

 Wormerveer Walking Trail 6.5 km.

WOrmerveer is the only village in the Zaandam region with an open waterfront. The homes there face the Zaan River, so residents had a clear view of the factories across the river. The Zaanbocht area features various specialty shops and restaurants

During the summer months, several outdoor cafes along the Zaan are open, where you can enjoy a drink and the view of the river.


North Cycle Route: 8 & 30 km.

This cycling map, “Om de Noord,” offers two routes: a short route and a long route. a long route. You’ll discover the diversity of the Zaan region, the meandering peatland river De Zaan,

beautiful historic buildings that are sometimes right next to large industrial sites. Nature reserves and a charming small-town shopping street



Frans Marspad Walking Trail

This walking trail runs from Wormerveer Station through the vast Guisveld to Zaandijk. Crossing narrow bridges, the trail takes you across the long, narrow islands of the Guisveld. On the horizon

the city's skyline can be seen.  The Guisveld is a brackish peat bog where livestock farming has been practiced for centuries.




a unique piece of Dutch history.

De Zaanbocht offers a delightful mix of history, charming shops, and cozy spots for coffee, lunch, and dinner

Welcome to the Zaanbocht

Marene Cook

Guided tours,
projects
andarticles.
Guide to the Zaan

For guided tours, the group decides what the tour will focus on. Topics may include architecture, urban development, visual arts, cultural heritage, or history—or a combination of all of these. Please send an email with your requests to gidsaandezaan@gmail.com so we can discuss how I can assist you.
You can also call: 06 24798653.
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