Oostzaan
Oostzaan - Between village and countryside
Oostzaan is a historic ribbon village in the Zaan region, surrounded by water and greenery. Right next to the village lies the Oostzanerveld, a unique area of peat meadows with narrow ditches, reed beds and hundreds of small islands. Discover this distinctive landscape on foot, by bike or from the water in a canoe or small boat. On the other side of Oostzaan lies the Het Twiske recreation area, where there is plenty of space for walking, cycling and leisure activities. Anyone who loves nature, tranquillity and the typical landscape of Laag Holland will find a surprising amount to discover around Oostzaan.
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Discover Oostzaan
Discover the historic ribbon village of Oostzaan. Stroll through the village, visit Theater De KunstGreep and combine your visit with lunch, dinner or an overnight stay. From the village, you’re also just a short walk away from the surrounding peat meadow landscape.
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The Oostzanerveld
To the west of Oostzaan lies the Oostzanerveld: a water-rich area of peat meadows with narrow ditches, reed beds and small islands. Discover the landscape on foot, by bike or from the water, and experience the tranquillity of this special nature reserve.
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Het Twiske
On the other side of Oostzaan lies Het Twiske recreation area. Here you can walk, cycle, swim and take to the water in a canoe, boat or on a stand-up paddleboard. The combination of nature and recreation means there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll or an active day out in the great outdoors.
Discover Oostzaan
Oostzaan invites you to discover the village and countryside at your own pace. Check the Events to see which cultural activities and events are taking place, hop on a bike or put on your walking shoes and explore the area. Prefer to get out on the water? Discover the water-rich landscape from a canoe, stand-up paddleboard or boat. Or head out into the Oostzanerveld and Het Twiske recreation area.
Cycling & hiking
From Oostzaan, you can cycle or walk straight into the open peat meadow landscape. Choose a route through the area and discover the Oostzanerveld, the village and the green spaces around Oostzaan along the way.
In & on the water
Water is an integral part of the Oostzaan landscape. Hop into a canoe, stand-up paddleboard or boat and explore the ditches and waterways of the Oostzanerveld, or head out onto the water in Het Twiske.
What’s on?
Fancy getting out and about? Check the Events to see which shows, events and activities are taking place in Oostzaan. For theatre and music, for example, you can visit Theater De KunstGreep.
Frequently asked questions
In Oostzaan, you can go for walks, cycle, go boating and explore the surrounding peat meadow landscape. Visit the Oostzanerveld, head out into Het Twiske or check the Events to see what activities and events are taking place.
Oostzaan is situated in North Holland, between Amsterdam and the Zaan region. The village lies between the Oostzanerveld and the Het Twiske recreation area. Oostzaan is part of Laag Holland.
The Oostzanerveld is a water-rich peat meadow area next to Oostzaan. The landscape consists of narrow ditches, grasslands, reeds and small islands, and can be admired whilst walking, cycling or from the water, amongst other ways.
In Het Twiske , you can enjoy activities such as walking, cycling, swimming and water sports. For the full range of leisure activities, it’s best to visit the separate page about Het Twiske .
Yes, in and around Oostzaan there are opportunities to explore the landscape by canoe, stand-up paddleboard or boat. For routes, hire options and current availability, always check the information provided by the operator.
Yes. The Oostzanerveld in particular, along with the cycling and walking routes around Oostzaan, are ideal for visitors seeking nature, scenery and tranquillity.