Oostknollendam: rural tranquility, amenities nearby
Typical of Oostknollendam are the typical Zaanse houses and, of course, its location on the Zaan River. While you experience rural tranquility everywhere in the village, there are plenty of amenities nearby. In the nearby Westknollendam, you'll find a marina with 180 berths and a cozy café. For (secondary) education, you can go to Wormerveer or Krommenie. There you will also find a wide range of shops. Also nearby is the beautiful village of De Rijp, the birthplace of the famous seventeenth-century mill builder and hydraulic engineer Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater. Much in De Rijp is still reminiscent of that prosperous time.
World Heritage Site The Zaanse Schans, urban entertainment
World Heritage site De Zaanse Schans, with its numerous monumental windmills, traditional wooden houses, and other historical buildings, is also nearby. You can wander through the landscape here endlessly and enjoy the beautiful Zaan heritage. Looking for urban entertainment? By car, you can drive from Oosknollendam to Alkmaar, Amsterdam, or Haarlem within twenty minutes. Or you can take the train from the nearby Wormerveer.
New construction in Oostknollendam
New construction takes place in Oostknollendam from time to time. On this page, you will find the listings that have been registered with us. You can also read the latest news. An overview of new construction in the region (Metropolitan Region Amsterdam) can be found at the supply page on this website.
