Historic Dutch village set to introduce tourist entry fee
Another tourist spot to introduce entry fee
- Zaanse Schans, a historic Dutch village north of Amsterdam, will introduce a €17.50 entry fee for visitors from spring 2026.
- The charge aims to reduce the significant visitor footfall, which reached 2.6 million in 2024, and address issues of residents' privacy.
- The pre-booked ticket will include access to the local museum and windmill interiors, which currently charge for entry individually.
- Funds generated from the entry fee will be allocated towards windmill maintenance and essential infrastructure upgrades, including parking and toilets.
- This initiative reflects broader concerns about mass tourism in the Netherlands, with Amsterdam also facing a lawsuit from campaigners over its failure to curb visitor numbers.