ZaanSpotter

Welcome to the Zaanstreek, the place to visit if you want to experience the history of industrialization. Local windmills from the Golden Age and ultramodern factories are standing side by side in this area. During the last century, the Zaanstreek was also known as the pantry of the Netherlands. Big names from the food industry were, and still are, active in this area. Yet there is one product that sticks out: chocolate.During this tour, you will get to know a lot about the many industries that have been, or still are, active in the Zaanstreek. Yet the focus will be on the sweetness that so many people enjoy worldwide, partly due to the Zaanstreek: cocoa and chocolate.