Stadhuis Zaanstad (Zaandam City Hall), Zaandam

Stadhuis Zaanstad (Zaandam City Hall), Zaandam (must see)

Zaanstad City Hall is an architectural landmark in the city. It serves as an open and welcoming meeting place for citizens, the city council, and municipal authorities. Spanning a generous area of 25,500 square meters, this impressive building stands out with its unique and majestic architectural design.

Inside the city hall, you'll find a host of distinctive facilities, including a large theater, scientific centers, museums, and rotating exhibitions. It provides a versatile and inspiring space for cultural and educational activities.

The city hall not only functions as an administrative center but also serves as a cultural and artistic hub for Zaanstad. The presence of a massive theater provides a stage for a wide range of artistic and cultural performances, making the city hall a vibrant and lively venue for both residents and visitors.

Furthermore, the city hall houses scientific centers and museums, making it a place of knowledge and discovery. The opportunity for rotating exhibitions ensures that there's always something new to explore for those who visit.

All in all, Zaanstad City Hall is not only a central hub for local governance but also a thriving center for culture, art, and education. It's a place where people come together, learn, and enjoy the rich and diverse experiences it has to offer.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Zaandam. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Stadhuis Zaanstad (Zaandam City Hall) on Map

Sight Name: Stadhuis Zaanstad (Zaandam City Hall)
Sight Location: Zaandam, Netherlands (See walking tours in Zaandam)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Zaandam, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Zaandam

Create Your Own Walk in Zaandam

Creating your own self-guided walk in Zaandam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Windmills Village Walk

Windmills Village Walk

Windmills Village, or Zaanse Schans, as it's known locally, is a truly unique place in the Netherlands. In this quaint location, packed to the brim with postcard-perfect wooden houses, windmills, and barns, one can easily experience what life was like in the country back in the 1850s.

Among the village's top highlights is the Museum of the Dutch Clock. Home to a stunning collection of...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Zaandam Introduction Walking Tour

Zaandam Introduction Walking Tour

Although historically significant as such, Zaandam, a charming old town on the banks of the Zaan River in the northwestern part of the Netherlands, does not have the same level of worldwide recognition as some larger cities. Despite its close proximity to Amsterdam, Zaandam has a plethora of tourist attractions of its own, readily available for those who seek them.

The name "Zaandam"...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles